Support to the operational modernisation of the Labour Inspectorate and the Mediation and Arbitration Service (OMED) in Greece

The project funded by the European Union via the Structural Reform Support Programme and implemented by the ILO seeks to strengthen the capacities of the Labour Inspectorate and the Mediation and Arbitration Service (OMED) in Greece in line with international labour standards and best comparative practices.

The project aims at supporting the Greek authorities in two specific areas, namely the implementation of Article 98 of Law No. 4808/2021, which extends the mandate of OMED in the areas of mediation, conciliation and arbitration; and the restructuring of the labour inspectorate into an independent body, as established by Part V of Law No. 4808/2021. Previously, this institution was under the authority of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

The joint action will build the operational capacity of OMED mediators and arbitrators in their revised functions, through a tailored three-tier training programme. A special focus will be given to the newly recruited practitioners who were hired by OMED in 2021 to respond to the expansion of its mandate. In addition, technical support will be provided to the Labour Inspectorate to strengthen its operational capacity through targeted recommendations. Ultimately, the project intends to benefit workers and employers by improving access to labour justice and labour law compliance in Greece.