What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Greece, and how is pay calculated?

In Greece, the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave are as follows:

• Eligibility: All employees in Greece are eligible for bereavement leave in the event of the death of a spouse, children, parents, or siblings. This includes both blood relatives and relatives through marriage of the same line and rank.

• Duration: Employees are granted 2 days of paid bereavement leave.

• Payment: Employees receive payment for bereavement leave based on the wages or salary they would normally earn during the 2-day duration.

• Process for Application: To apply for bereavement leave in Greece, the supported employee should notify the HRx Team through the Global Work Platform™ or by sending an email to support@hellopebl.com.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in Greece, and how is pay calculated?

In Greece, educational leave is available under specific conditions:

• General educational leave allows for up to 30 working days.
• Graduate students can receive up to 10 working days of leave.

Educational leave in Greece is generally unpaid. Supported employees who are students in state educational institutions or those supervised by the state may receive an additional 30 days of unpaid leave to participate in exams. This provision is available to employees of any age, but for those over 28, it applies only during their prescribed study period plus an additional 2 years, regardless of whether their studies are continuous.

For postgraduate or doctoral candidates, whether studying domestically or internationally, there is an entitlement of 10 working days of unpaid leave. This can be taken either consecutively or in parts over a maximum of 2 years.

Eligibility for educational leave in Greece requires that the supported employee is registered at a public university. To apply, the supported employee must send their certification of participation in exams to the HRx Team at greece@velocityglobal.com.

What are the guidelines for emergency leave in Greece, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Greece, working parents, including natural, adoptive, and foster parents, as well as presumed mothers of article 1464 of the Civil Code who acquire a child through the surrogacy process, are eligible for emergency leave if they have dependent children or other family members in need of care or support. The guidelines for this emergency leave include:

• Length: Eligible parents can request up to 6 working days of unpaid emergency leave each calendar year. This may increase to 8 working days if they have two dependent children and up to 14 working days if they have more than two.

• Eligibility: The leave applies to parents with:

- Children under 16 years of age or older children who require special care due to serious or chronic illness or disability, and parents have custody.

- A spouse unable to care for themselves due to acute, serious or chronic illness or disability.

- Parents and unmarried siblings unable to support themselves due to illness, disability, or age, whose annual income is less than that of an unskilled worker on minimum wage.

• Application Rules: The leave is individual and non-transferable. It is granted upon request and can be taken in one go or in parts throughout the year.

• Pay Calculation: This emergency leave is unpaid.

Emergency leave eligibility and the specifics surrounding who is considered a dependent or family member in need are defined by Greek law, specifically Law 4808/2021, article 42.

What are the guidelines for Jury Service Leave in Greece, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Greece, the guidelines for Jury Service Leave are as follows:

Length of Leave

• For employees on a five-day work schedule:

- 1 working day for distances between 200 and 400 km

- 2 working days for distances of 401 km and above

- Up to 3 days for island travel

• For employees on a six-day work schedule:

- 1 working day for distances between 100 and 200 km

- 2 working days for distances between 201 and 400 km

- 3 working days for distances of 401 km and above

- Up to 3 days for island travel

Eligibility

• Employees are eligible for jury service leave as mandated by ministerial decisions.

Application Rules

• Jury service leave is not offset against normal or other forms of leave.
• If an election occurs during the leave period, the regular leave is interrupted, and the employee is granted days of special election leave. The normal leave resumes after the special election leave.

What are the length, eligibility criteria, application rules, and pay calculation for marriage leave in Greece?

In Greece, marriage leave is provided to supported employees upon marriage or the creation of a civil partnership. The following details apply to this leave:

• Length: 6 working days are granted for those on a 6-day workweek system, and 5 working days are granted for those on a 5-day workweek system.
• Eligibility: The leave is available for any supported employee getting married or entering a civil partnership.
• Application Rules: The employee must inform the HRx Team via email and provide a marriage certificate.
• Pay Calculation: This leave is paid and does not count towards the employee's regular annual leave as per Law 4808/2021, article 39.

What are the guidelines for military service leave in Greece including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Greece, guidelines for military service leave for employees who are conscripted include the following aspects:

• Length and Eligibility: Conscripted employees are not entitled to leave during their active military service. Nevertheless, they are entitled to annual leave during the calendar year of their military service, provided they have notified their employer in advance about their enlistment and there is time to take leave. Additionally, conscripted employees are entitled to leave in the calendar year following their return from military service, as the period of absence due to military service is included in their service time calculation for leave purposes.

• Application Rules: Employees must inform their employer in good time about their upcoming military service to qualify for leave during that calendar year. This notification allows them to utilize their entitled leave either before or after military service. Failure to inform the employer in a timely manner or to request leave results in the loss of entitlement to leave during military service.

• Pay Calculation: For conscripted employees who have served at least 6 months with their employer and did not take leave due to lack of notification or request, they are not entitled to leave compensation since their employment agreement is not terminated. Upon return, these employees can either take their leave if they rejoin the same employer or receive leave compensation if they do not. The calculation for both leave and leave compensation is based on the total service time with the employer and the period of enlistment. If conscripts have not completed 6 months with the employer, they are entitled only to their earnings and leave allowance up to enlistment as their employment agreement is terminated when they enlist.

What are the guidelines for blood donation leave in Greece, including length, eligibility, rules for applying, and pay calculation?

In Greece, the guidelines for blood donation leave are as follows:

• Length: Supported employees are entitled to 1 day of leave for blood donation. This leave applies only on the day of blood collection, and it may be taken up to 2 times per year.

• Eligibility: All supported employees are eligible for blood donation leave.

• Rules for Applying: The leave must be taken on the day of the blood collection.

• Pay Calculation: Blood donation leave is fully paid.

How long is unpaid leave in Greece, and what is the process and eligibility criteria for taking it?

In Greece, employees, including those on full-time, part-time, fixed-term, or indefinite employment agreements, may take unpaid leave for a period not exceeding 1 year. However, this requires an individual written agreement between the employer and the employee. This unpaid leave can be extended if both parties mutually agree.

To request unpaid leave, the process includes:

• Formalizing the agreement in writing between the employer and the employee.
• Posting the written agreement in the Information System ("ERGANI").
• Communicating a copy of the written agreement to the electronic National Social Security Fund (e-EFKA).

The final approval of unpaid leave is at the discretion of the employer, who evaluates and decides on such requests based on their judgment.