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Minimum wage increase, reduction in Social Security contributions: What will apply and from when for private-sector employees — See examples

From April 1, 2027, social security contributions for private-sector employees will be reduced by 0.5%

Greek businesses turn to vouchers instead of pay rises to avoid high taxes

Employers and unions have jointly urged the government to raise the tax-free daily meal voucher limit from six to ten euros, as Greece records the OECD's fourth-highest tax wedge for working parents amid rising costs

End of legal claims for 13th and 14th salaries in the Greek public sector via the Council of State: Restoration only possible through legislation, labor lawyer says

This is the tenth consecutive ruling rejecting similar claims — The reasoning behind the Council of State’s decision

Benefits instead of salary increases: Why companies are turning to meal vouchers and bonuses

Social partners are calling for the tax-free limit on meal cards to be increased from €6 to €10 per day, as part of proposals to strengthen employee benefits

Mission to the Moon: What salary do the Artemis II astronauts earn (videos)

The real salary of astronauts “breaks” the myth surrounding the figures that have been circulating for years

The new increase in the minimum wage comes into force today: Who benefits and what amounts will they receive

The increase in the minimum wage and the daily wage directly affects around 700,000 jobs in the private sector, all public sector employees, those receiving benefits calculated on the basis of the minimum wage

Final “no” from the Council of State on the restoration of the 13th and 14th salaries

The Plenary of the Council of State (StE) has rejected the appeal filed by ADEDY and a public school teacher seeking the reinstatement of the holiday bonuses for public sector employees. According to the Court’s reasoning, the non-payment of these bonuses does not constitute adverse discrimination compared to private-sector employees and does not violate the Constitution

Salary increases from tax cuts credited to bank accounts today: Who benefits the most, see examples

Who sees higher net pay – How the benefit varies by age and children

Uniformed personnel: The new payroll brings raises every two years – What changes “in the pocket” with the new pay scales and allowances

From October, the new payroll system for the Armed Forces and Security Services will bring average increases of €128 per month for more than 150,000 personnel

Shipping: Average salary three times higher than in the private sector

Greek shipping is the country’s top employer, offering tens of thousands of jobs and exceptionally high wages – with an annual turnover of over $40 billion, $14 billion of which flows back into the Greek economy

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