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Thousands of Greeks Without Christmas Bonus
Posted by keeptalkinggreece in Economy
Thousands of Greek employees did not receive Christmas bonus this year, even though it is obligatory according to the law. The Labour Control Authority received more than 2,000 complaints by employees who didn’t receive their bonuses, equal to one month salary. A large number of employers justified the non-payment of the bonus with ‘economic difficulties’. At the same time, a court in Athens had ruled that the bonus in private sector could be paid until December 31st and not December 21st as the law provides.
Private sector union GSEE demands the punishment of law-breakers and intensive controls by the Labour Authority.
The Christmas bonus would give a rescue economic shot to thousands of employees in Greece where many do not even receive properly their salaries. For the last five months a friend of mine has been receiving just €200 per month instead of her salary of €1,100. Others have not been paid since six months or more.
Those receiving regularly their salary, used their Christmas bonus to pay the emergency property tax and the solidarity tax.
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I thought the Troika had done away with the bonus nonsense??? What happened? Was this another way they made fools out of troika again by not following the rules set by the Troika for the receipt of the money?? I would seriously not let this story reach the Troika that bonuses are still beign paid out.
the Xmas bonus cuts -100% or 50% – have been applied for public sector and pensions. The private sector has not been affected by this measure. And it is good so. Because more and more private sector employees receive part of their salary roughly since last summer, so at least they get a full month salary at Xmas.
Oh, ok, thanks for clarification. I was getting worried the Troika might read your blog, but now that you explained it, it should be ok.
lol – you’re welcome!