Greece introduces the six-day work week – DW – 06/21/2024
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From the construction industry to the tourism sector, Greek employers cannot find the staff they need. The government's solution: longer working hours. A new law enables employers to implement a six-day work week

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/21061946

“While the 40-hour work week is still officially in place, employers are permitted to require staff to work up to two unpaid hours per day for a limited period in return for more free time.”

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    This is going backwards. I hope you guys are getting geared up to protest like your grandparents and great grandparents did, or you’re letting their blood, sweat, and tears be squandered.

    require staff to work up to two unpaid hours per day for a limited period in return for more free time."

    How is working extra for free providing “more free time”? Is this doublespeak or did you misquote it?