COVID-19 and Labour Law: Greece

Abstract

Greece has introduced new extraordinary regulations and measures through a fast-track legislative process with the involvement of a group of scientific (medical) experts in order to address the emergency challenges from the spread and impact of COVID-19 on the labour market and social protection. School closures, lockdown and interruption of business operations were put into place having serious effects on employment, health and safety, caregiving duties and vulnerable workers.

Keywords

• covid-19
• labour law
• parental leave
• remote work
• business reorganization