Employment classifications

There are close to 530,000 freelancers and self-employed people who have linked their business account to the IRIS direct payment system, through which they can accept payments from their clients in real time.

At the Maximos Mansion, preparations are in full swing for TIF. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is finalizing his speech, aiming to mark the start of the political season and set a foundation for a three-year plan leading up to the 2027 elections.

The shortage of skilled and unskilled labor has become a headache for Turkish small and medium-sized industrial enterprises as well as retailers.

"Nobody wants to be a blue-collar worker anymore," scoffed Adlıhan Dere from the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), voicing concern that some professions may even soon disappear.

Informal employment, which refers to work without formal contracts or social benefits, is a widespread issue globally. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that 58% of the world's workforce is engaged in such informal labor. This figure highlights the prevalence of non-contracted work across various sectors.

Interest in joining the Public Employment Agency's professional training schools has spiked, with the number of applicants already exceeding 4,000 - that is, 65% more than last year - while the application deadline is August 31.

Business obligations and restrictions on employee employment

Craftsmen and businesses seek skilled workers – Emerging trends in technical jobs

The labor market is picking up the pace, with hirings outweighing layoffs.

Just 260,000 freelancers and self-employed people have so far registered in the system of accepting payments through their account, a service supported by IRIS of DIAS Interbanking Systems SA. The number of registered freelancers falls well short of the total number active in Greece - 1.3 million - and the deadline expires at the end of March.

Bulgaria has extended the term of temporary protection for individuals from Ukraine. Decision No. 54, issued by the Council of Ministers on January 25, 2024, prolongs the period during which Ukrainian citizens can find employment opportunities in the country with relative ease.