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Greek Law Enables Disabled Workers to Receive Pensions Without Quitting Jobs
A new Greek law allows disabled workers to receive pensions without interrupting their employment, effective retroactively from January 1st, 2024.
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- What is the retroactive effect of this new law?
- The retroactive application of the law means that rejected pension applications since January 1st, 2024, due to continued employment will be re-evaluated within six months and processed retroactively.
- How did the Minister of Labor describe the new legislation and its impact?
- The Minister of Labor defended the measure in Parliament, highlighting its positive impact on the lives of thousands of disabled individuals and its contribution to fostering equal opportunities. This is a significant step toward inclusivity.
- How does the new law impact those already receiving pensions and wishing to continue working?
- The new law harmonizes with existing legislation allowing pensioners to continue working without a 30% pension reduction; they only need to pay a contribution to e-EFKA. Over 190,000 pensioners have already registered their employment.
- What are the specific insurance requirements for disabled individuals to qualify for a pension?
- To qualify for a disability pension, one must be at least 50% disabled, have completed at least 15 years or 4,500 days of insurance, and meet additional requirements depending on age and years of insurance within the last 5 years before disability onset.
- What is the main change brought about by the new Greek law concerning disabled workers and pensions?
- The Greek Parliament passed a law that allows disabled workers to receive disability pensions without having to quit their jobs. This measure is retroactive, affecting applications submitted since January 1st, 2024.