## [Greece](/en/country/greece) [Labour market info | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/living-and-working/labour-market-information-europe/labour-market-information-greece_en) Overview of the labour market in Greece. [Living and working conditions | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/living-and-working/living-and-working-conditions/living-and-working-conditions-greece_en) Living and working conditions in Greece. [National website on posting of workers | Ministry of Labour and Social Security](https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/labour-relations/individual-employment-relations/posting-of-workers-in-the-framework-of-the-provision-of-services/) Official national website on the posting of workers. [Social security | European Commission](https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1112&langId=en) Benefits you are entitled to as a national of any EU country who moves to Greece. [Find a job on EURES portal | EURES](https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/search?page=1&resultsPerPage=10&orderBy=BEST_MATCH&locationCodes=el&lang=en) Open positions provided by the Public Employment Service in Greece. [Services for employers | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/employers_en) Find all the available services for employers. ## Information on rights and reporting channels #### Reporting undeclared work [**Greek Labour Inspectorate**](https://www.hli.gov.gr/) You can fill in and submit complaints as registered user or as anonymous user ✉ [helpdesk![at](/modules/contrib/spamspan/image.gif)sepenet \[dot\] gr](http://helpdesk@sepenet.gr/) **📳** 1555 #### Information on your rights and obligations [**Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Security**](https://ypergasias.gov.gr/) For general information about employment legislation and rights [**Greek Labour Inspectorate**](https://www.hli.gov.gr/) ## National resources and contact points - [Hellenic Labour Inspectorate (HLI) – (Labour Relations, Health and Safety) \[EL\]](https://www.hli.gov.gr/) - [Posting of Workers (Legislation, Obligations of Companies Posting Personnel, Sanctions, Internal Market Information System IMI) \[EL\]](https://www.hli.gov.gr/en/labour-relations/legislation/) - [Electronic National Social Security Fund (e-EFKA) for employees \[EL\]](https://www.efka.gov.gr/el/menoy/elektronikes-yperesies/elektronikes-yperesies-gia-misthotoys) - [Social Security Issues for Employees](https://www.efka.gov.gr/el/ergodotes/elektronikes-yperesies-gia-ergodotes) - [Ministry of Labour and Social Security \[EN\]](http://ypergasias.gov.gr/) - [Posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services](https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/labour-relations/individual-employment-relations/posting-of-workers-in-the-framework-of-the-provision-of-services/) - [Bilateral issues with third countries ](https://ypergasias.gov.gr/en/social-security/bilateral-issues-with-third-countries/) - [Public Employment Service (DYPA) - Unemployment, Counselling, Education, Training, Active Employment Policies, Social Benefits, Housing Policies](https://www.dypa.gov.gr/en) - [Digital Greek Public Employment Service](https://www.dypa.gov.gr/en/oaed-digital-en) - [Integrated digital service center for citizens' transactions/digital transactions with the State (Ministry, Agencies, Independent Authorities and Regions) - (webpage in EL and EN)](http://www.gov.gr/) - [Electronic services, categorized into groups of service subjects, concerning the Hellenic Labour Inspectorate issues ](https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/epitheorese-ergasias) - [Electronic services, categorized into groups of service subjects, concerning Social Security issues](https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/asphalise) - [Electronic Services, categorized into service subject groups, concerning the Electronic National Social Security Fund (e-EFKA)](https://www.gov.gr/en/upourgeia/upourgeio-ergasias-kai-koinonikes-asphalises/elektronikos-ethnikos-phoreas-koinonikes-asphalises-e-ephka) - [Electronic Services, categorized into service subject groups, concerning unemployment](https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/anergia) ## Free movement body (FMB) **Authorities designated as free movement bodies - FMBs** [(what are FMBs?)](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/topics/free-movement-workers#fmbs): **Greek Ombudsman** – Συνήγορος του Πολίτη The Greek Ombudsman has a general mandate for the protection of rights and a special mandate as Equality Body. Since 2016, it has been designated as a Free Movement Body for Greece. **Main areas of support** - Handles cases of discrimination, including those related to the [free movement of workers](/en/glossary/free-movement-workers "Is a fundamental right of workers in the EU allowing to look for a job in another EU country, to work there without needing a work permit, reside there for that purpose, stay there even after employment has finished and enjoy equal treatment with nationals in access to employment, working…") - Provides information on its mandate and competences - Cooperates with public administration and competent authorities - Carries out promotional and awareness-raising activities **Who can contact this FMB to get assistance** Workers and their family members; national authorities; social partners. **Working language** English; Greek **Contact** - [Official website and general information on the Greek Ombudsman \[Synigoros\]](https://www.synigoros.gr/en/category/synhgoros-toy-polith) - [Submit a complaint – online form \[Synigoros\]](https://www.synigoros.gr/en/anafora/ipovoli-anaforas) - [Information on complaint procedures \[Synigoros\] ](https://www.synigoros.gr/en/anafora) Additional information - [Annual reports of the Greek Ombudsman \[Synigoros\]](https://www.synigoros.gr/en/category/ethsies-ek8eseis) - [Special report on Equal Treatment 2024 \[Synigoros\] ](https://www.synigoros.gr/en/category/eidikes-ek8eseis/post/special-report-or-equal-treatment-2024) ## Latest news ### Greece ![Construction WoA 1](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2025-11/Construction%20WoA%201.png?itok=m2bZCIzo) [792 workers and 96 construction companies inspected across the EU](/en/news/792-workers-and-96-construction-companies-inspected-across-eu) **8 concerted and** [**joint inspections**](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/glossary/joint-inspections) took place across the EU on **6 - 12 October**, in **Austria**, **Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia**, **Finland**, **Greece**, **Lithuania** and **Romania**. The actions were carried out by labour inspectors as well as enforcement officers from customs, social security, tax, police and migration authorities. Visiting inspectors joined from **Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, France, Italy, Poland, Romania** and **Slovakia**. **Published date:** 18 November 2025 News ![EMPACT cover](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2025-11/EMPACT_cover.png?itok=rMkDOJO9) [54 persons arrested in action against labour exploitation](/en/news/54-persons-arrested-action-against-labour-exploitation) 404 potential victims and 93 perpetrators identified during EMPACT Joint Action Days conducted by 32 countries across Europe **Published date:** 06 November 2025 News ![ELA-FRA new guide ](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2025-10/ELA-FRA%20new%20guide%20cover.jpeg?itok=HjjAQAhn) [New guide empowers workplace inspectors to combat labour exploitation in the EU](/en/news/new-guide-empowers-workplace-inspectors-combat-labour-exploitation-eu) **The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Labour Authority (ELA) have jointly launched a new practical guide to help workplace inspectors to identify and address labour exploitation. The guide will also help workers to claim and enjoy their rights across the European Union.** **Published date:** 10 October 2025 News [See all](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/news?f%5B0%5D=country%3AGR) - [Contact us](/en/contact/countries?service_id=894)