Greek and Lithuanian workers face issues with excessive overtime, inadequate pay, and poor working conditions.
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Greek journalists note that despite Greeks working many hours, they face outdated stereotypes and lack positive statistics. Research by the Greek General Confederation of Labour indicates that over half of employees work more hours than scheduled, and 30% work over ten hours daily more than twice a month, with 49% not being paid for extra hours and 16% receiving only partial pay. The situation in Lithuania is similar; the State Labour Inspectorate has received numerous complaints regarding overtime. Lithuanian labor union leaders emphasize that unfair overtime tracking is a major issue, and employees often need union intervention to understand their rights, which include receiving at least 1.5 times the average hourly wage for overtime, or compensation through extra paid leave. Overtime can only be recorded with the employee’s written consent, except in cases of essential, unforeseen work. While EU data shows agricultural, forestry, and military personnel work the longest average weeks, in Greece, overtime is most common among those with lower education or in technical fields, whereas in Lithuania, it is prevalent in manufacturing, logistics, construction, food service, and retail. Violations often involve unrecorded or partially recorded overtime, or improper compensation in lieu of pay without employee request or written agreement.
