TEN Q&A: Labour Law in Greece
What types of employment contracts are recognised in Greece? Under Greek law, a basic distinction is drawn between open-ended and fixed term employment contracts. Open-ended
5 February 2026
What types of employment contracts are recognised in Greece? Under Greek law, a basic distinction is drawn between open-ended and fixed term employment contracts. Open-ended
What types of employment contract are recognised in Bulgaria? In Bulgaria, employment relationships are primarily governed by the Labour Code.. The Code recognizes several types
1. What types of employment contracts are recognised in Lithuania? Types of employment contracts are recognized in Lithuania: 1) employment contract of indefinite duration; 2)
Who May Become an Employee Under the Slovak Law? Employee is an individual (natural person) performing paid work for an employer under employment, or a
What types of employment contract are recognised in Finland? In Finland there are two types of employment contracts. Types are indefinitely and specific fixed term.
What types of employment contract are recognised in Czech Republic? There are two types of employment contracts in Czech Republic: Employment Contract for a definite
This change of the way employees work has become necessary overnight, the only option being that of working from home. Under these circumstances, employers must
Who can invoke a force majeure clause? Individuals or companies that are unable to fulfil their contractual obligations on account of the coronavirus pandemic, during
What are the types of employment contract recognized in Italy? What is a minimum and maximum term for which fixed-term employment contract can be concluded?
1. What are the types of employment contract recognized in Sweden? 2. How can a contract of employment be terminated? 3. What are the applicable
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Austria? The following types of employment contract are recognised in Austria: Service contract (echter Dienstvertrag) Free
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Romania? According to the Romanian Labour Code, employment contracts are concluded for an indefinite period of
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Poland? The following types of employment contract are recognised in the Polish Labour Code: a contract
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Switzerland? In Switzerland the recognised types of employment contract are as follows: A fixed-term contract: the
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Germany? The following types of employment contract are recognised in Germany: Permanent contract Fixed-term employment contract
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Belgium? The following types of employment contract are recognised in Belgium: a fixed-term contract; an employment
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in the United Kingdom? Employment contracts must be in writing and employees must receive a written statement
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Slovenia? An employment contract may be drawn up for a full-time (40 hours per week) or
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Denmark? In Denmark there are a variety of different employment types. The two main types are
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in the Netherlands? The following types of employment contract are recognised in the Netherlands: an employment contract
1. What types of employment contract are recognised in Croatia? The following types of employment contract are recognised in the Republic of Croatia: an employment
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