The Greek Minister of Labour has decided to raise the
minimum wage, triggering changes for many employees.
Greece has increased the national minimum wage by 9.4%. The
decision, taken by the Minister of Labour, responds to a fall in
real wages due to inflation, the energy crisis and the war in
Ukraine, set against increasing GDP and lower unemployment figures.
The monthly minimum wage for employees has increased by EUR 67 to
EUR 780.00, while blue-collar workers must now be paid EUR 34.84
per day, an increase of EUR 2.99.
The new minimum wage triggers changes throughout the Greek
employment system. Some employees who started before January 2012
will earn as much as an additional 30% as a result of the changes.
For many employees, however, pay increases based on years of
service will remain tightly controlled until the national
unemployment rate falls below 10%. A range of employment-related
benefits and education allowances calculated by reference to the
minimum
