Easily manage employment in Greece

Employee contracts can be terminated if a just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offences.

Notice periods in Greece depend on employees’ seniority within the employer’s organisation.

• 1 month: employed for 12 months to 2 years
• 2 months: employed for two years to 5 years
• 3 months: employed for 5 years to 10 years
• 4 months: employed for 10+ years

Greek labour laws stipulate severance payments that depend on the employee’s tenure with the employer’s organisation, ranging from none, for employees who’ve worked less than a year, all the way to 24 months of monthly wages for employees who’ve worked with the same employer for at least 28 years.

In the event of an indefinite-term employment contract, the probationary period may not exceed 6 months, during which time the contract may be terminated without due notice and without any compensation for dismissal, except if otherwise agreed between the parties. The employee shall receive wages during the probationary period as well.