Greece's Controversial Six-Day Workweek Policy Explained

Government defends measure as a response to labor shortages, while critics argue it undermines worker rights.

The policy applies only to businesses operating 24/7 or with rotating shifts, excluding food and tourism sectors.
Employees can work an additional day for 40% more pay, but it remains voluntary and only in specific circumstances.
The regulation aims to combat undeclared work and boost productivity amid a declining population.
Critics fear the policy could expand to other sectors and lead to overworked employees.
Labor unions and opposition parties have protested, calling the measure a 'disgrace' and harmful to worker rights.