Provisions of the Ministry of Labor and Social Employment were submitted to the plenary of the House for the passage of: a) reduction of insurance contributions in cases of overtime, overtime, nightclubs and holidays; At the same time pension and (d) the suspension of the collection of insurance contributions to address emergencies due to the bad weather “Daniel”.

In terms of calculating insurance contributions, in accordance with the provisions of the provision, the total amount of the employee insurance contribution and employer in the event of a full -time employee earnings to provide overtime or overtime, employment, employment, employment, employment at night, An increase corresponding to these special cases of employment time. It is noted that the remuneration that the employee receives, but only the contributions paid in these cases are not changed.

The target of the layout is triple:

  • Strengthening the income of employees, as the net amount paid is increased due to the reduction of their additional contributions.
  • Strengthening employers, as they pay reduced employer contributions, calculated on the basis of eight -hour pay and not on the basis of increased remuneration.
  • Strengthening the insurance funds as a healthy incentive is introduced to greater compliance with the legislation of contributions.

This provision comes to add to a series of significant non -wage lightening interventions by 5.4 percentage points in which the government has advanced in recent years, with the aim of boosting workers’ income, increasing employment and enhancing business competitiveness.

In terms of insurance, it is foreseen to extend its exceptional granting for one year to vulnerable social groups, such as those affected by natural disasters.

The provision for self-employed and farmers who are employed while receiving a pension and have not paid the projected 10% in favor of E-EFKA for 2024, provides that the withholding of pensions paid will be partially within 24 months, and not a one-off, in order not to be excessive.

Finally, another provision provides that any insurance contributions, current and delayed, natural and legal persons and entities for which, in the context of dealing with the emergencies resulting from the Daniel bad weather event, has been granted a suspension of payment by 20, 28. Payment during the period from the expiry date of the suspension of payment or the payment extension by July 30, 2025. During the above period, the debts are not charged by surcharges or interest on late payment.

The Minister of Labor and Social Security Niki Kerameos said: “The above provisions have a strong development and social sign. They are aiming for an even greater stimulation of employment and expanding the available income of employees, businesses, pensioners. Particular care is taken for vulnerable social groups in the context of insurance. Our government’s priority is to constantly improve the quality of life of citizens, to support vulnerable social groups, to listen to the needs of society and the labor market. And that’s exactly what we do with works and actions. “