Initially, Mrs. Kerameos spoke about the unemployment benefit.
“The unemployment benefit is owned by a 70-year-old philosophy in our country. With some changes but the philosophy remains the same. It is a benefit that does not take into account the person’s insurance history, how many years someone has worked, how many contributions someone has paid. Our plan is with a new unemployment benefit pilot program, to change in two directions: The first has to do with making it fairer and taking into account the person’s insurance history. The second change is to make the allowance front-loading. Our goal is not to maintain a benefit society. Our goal is to help citizens get back on their feet,” he said initially.
“There are many employment programs prepared by DYPA. We have other programs for skills, for women, youth, etc. Unemployment is now below 10% after 15 years. However, we are not complacent. Let’s go more targeted now. We have identified the areas where there are problems. Internationally there is a difference in wages between men and women. The important thing is that slowly, with small steps this difference is reduced. In our country we have 500 thousand new jobs. We focus on women, young people, people with disabilities and pensioners for new jobs”, added Mrs. Kerameos.
For subsidies to entrepreneurs to hire people:
“There are many initiatives. There are many subsidized employment programs. There are employment programs by region. since 2019, insurance contributions have been reduced by 4.5%. The prime minister at the TIF announced another unit reduction in insurance. contributions. It is another measure to stimulate employment”, he underlined.
“The issue with the special solidarity levy will be fixed” – The estimate for the pension increase
For the special solidarity levy:
In recent years we have been giving pension increases. There is an issue, when we give increases in pensions, if you pass a step, the solidarity contribution is included. From 1,400 euros and above, the solidarity levy is included. This is not correct and must be corrected. Before the increases will be corrected. According to what was announced, we will have an increase in pensions for more than 2 million pensioners and it is estimated that it will be in the order of 2.2-2.5%”, emphasized the Minister of Labor.
For the digital job card:
“The digital card is on our mobile and we scan as soon as we go and as soon as we leave our work. The aim is to protect the employee and to record the actual working time. The card comes to protect healthy competition. The digital card alone does not work miracles. That’s why the control service, labor inspection, comes, which comes and checks whether these measures are being followed. It is an independent authority.”
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