Back payments: 840 to 1,800 euros for certain Greek public employees

Specific groups of Greek public employees are set to receive substantial back payments, ranging from 840 to 1,800 euros, following a joint ministerial decision. This measure, effective July 1, 2025, addresses hazard and unhealthy work allowances. The decision targets employees within the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, particularly those in roles deemed hazardous or unhealthy. To qualify, employees must be engaged in full-time, exclusive work in environments that justify the allowance. The new regulation establishes two distinct categories for beneficiaries, each with a different monthly allowance amount. Employees in the first category, including veterinarians (excluding those in purely administrative positions) and interior cleaning staff, will receive 150 euros per month. A second category, comprising roles such as laboratory chemists, food technologists, and lab assistants, will receive a monthly allowance of 70 euros. The payment of these allowances will cease immediately if employees are removed from the conditions that justify them, with the respective supervisor held responsible. Certain managerial and administrative roles are excluded from receiving the allowance, although exceptions exist for supervisors who continue to work in qualifying environments. The decision also opens the door for back payments of up to 2,500 euros for working pensioners, alongside pension increases.