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Einar@lemm.ee to World News@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago

Greece introduces the six-day work week

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Greece introduces the six-day work week

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Einar@lemm.ee to World News@lemmy.ml · 1 year ago
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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
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    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.

    Wow.

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    Well that’s some backwards bullshit.

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    Better than South Korea’s 69 hour work week

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      No wonder they’re not having children if they spend all their time 69ing

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      Obligatory “nice”

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        Let’s call it nicen’t

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    I mean how does the government regulate this even?

    If I was a skilled worker, I’d tell the company I work 5 days or I don’t work for you …

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      Starvation and homelessness are quite powerful motivators.

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    Thanks I hate it.

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    Can they don’t

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    Greek Brain Drain incoming.

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