Το Υπουργείο Εργασίας ανακοίνωσε αυξήσεις στο βοήθημα τοκετού και επέκταση της χρονικής διάρκειας γονικής άδειας.

• Βοήθημα τοκετού:
  • 1.000 € για το πρώτο παιδί
  • 1.500 € για το δεύτερο παιδί
  • 2.000 € για το τρίτο παιδί
  • 2.500 € για το τέταρτο και κάθε επόμενο παιδί
  • Η ισχύς του μέτρου είναι αναδρομική από την 1η Οκτωβρίου 2024.

• Γονική άδεια: Η διάρκεια επεκτάθηκε έως τα 15 έτη του παιδιού από την ηλικία των 8 ετών.
  • Για το πρώτο παιδί είναι 8 εβδομάδες
  • Για το δεύτερο παιδί γίνονται 10 εβδομάδες,
  • Για το τρίτο 12 εβδομάδες και
  • Για το τέταρτο και για κάθε επόμενο παιδί 14 εβδομάδες

Παρακαλώ όπως σημειωθεί ότι οι δικαιούχοι είναι όλοι όσοι έχουν εισφορές στο ταμείο κοινωνικών ασφαλίσεων.

Οι παραπάνω αλλαγές διευκολύνουν τους γονείς να εξισορροπήσουν τις επαγγελματικές και οικογενειακές τους υποχρεώσεις.

English Text

The Ministry of Labor has announced increases in maternity benefits and the extension of parental leave.

Please note that the eligible individuals are those who have contributions to the Social Insurance Fund.

1. • Maternity benefits:

1. • • €1,000 for the first child
     • €1,500 for the second child
     • €2,000 for the third child
     • €2,500 for the fourth and any subsequent child
     • The measure is retroactive from October 1, 2024.

1. • Parental leave: The duration has been extended until the child is 15 years old, starting from the age of 8.

1. • • For the first child: 8 weeks
     • For the second child: 10 weeks
     • For the third child: 12 weeks
     • For the fourth and any subsequent child: 14 weeks

Please note that the beneficiaries are all those who have contributions to the Social Insurance fund.

These changes facilitate parents in balancing their professional and family obligations.

Neoklis Epaminondou

Managing Director and Founder

Neoklis is the Managing Director and Founder of Epaminondou & Co Audit Services Ltd and Arlon Consultancy Ltd, bringing over two decades of experience in accounting, tax advisory, business consultancy, and relocation services. He is a licensed Audit Practitioner, an Approved Compliance Officer, a Payroll Specialist, and an ADIT student. Neoklis is renowned for delivering high-quality tax advisory services, alongside expert business analysis, risk assessment, and business relocation solutions.

In his advisory role, Neoklis has been instrumental in structuring M&A deals, conducting financial due diligence, preparing tax memos, and managing complex tax reporting for both local and international clients. He has also played a key role in assisting businesses with their relocation to Cyprus, leveraging the country’s attractive tax incentives as one of Europe’s leading business hubs.

Neoklis is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and holds a Master’s in Finance and Investments from the University of Exeter. He is an active member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). Additionally, Neoklis is an honorary member of the Cyprus Payroll Association, an approved mediator, and an educational trainer. Recently, he obtained the Approved Compliance Officer Certificate (AML) from AICA and successfully passed the Cyprus tax paper as part of the ADIT Qualification.

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