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ANNEXΡar /ΡageMoU4.2.1MEFP(35)(Table4)MEFP(35)(Table4)MoU4.2.2MoU4.2.3MoU4.2.4Action Deadline Comments StatusThe Government adopts legislation reforming the systemof social contributions in a revenue-neutral way, inter aliaby broadening the base for contributions, simplifying theschedule across the various funds, shifting funds awayfrom nuisance taxes and onto contributions, and reducingaverage contribution rates by 3.9 percentage points fromtheir current levels, which will be phased in over 2014,2015 and 2016 (structural benchmark).To reduce the costs of doing business, we will eliminate ortransfer nuisance taxes and levies (and the associatedspending) to the state budget (structural benchmark).As intermediate steps, studies of possible changes in thesystem of social contributions will be carried out andaction plans proposed.Carries out studies of first-pillar pension schemes incompanies where the contributions for such schemesexceed social contribution rates for private sectoremployees in comparable firms/industries covered in IKAand presents options for the reduction of socialcontribution rates.Based on these studies of first-pillar pension schemes, andtogether with the reform of the system of socialcontributions, reduces the rates mentioned in the previousentry that are found to be too high and adjusts benefits in afiscally-neutral manner.4.3 Lowering compliance costs, fighting undeclared work and informalityMoU4.3.1MoU4.3.2MEFP(36)To help formality in labour arrangements by reforming theLabour Inspectorate and streamlining the administrativeburden to foster compliance, the Government strengthensthe fight against undeclared work and raises theeffectiveness of the Labour Inspectorate. Prioritising theactivities of the Inspectorate and fostering the detection ofthe most severe cases of labour law violations are expectedto be at the core of those changes.November2013September2013September2013September2013December2013ContinuousRevises the sanctions for violations of the labour law. July 2013The Greek side submitted its final proposal about thereduction of SSC to EC/ECB/IMF at 22.1.2014.EC/ECB/IMF asked for more details andclarifications which were sent on 14.2.104.Discussion was made at GAO at 26/2, whereEC/ECB/IMF asked for data in order to evaluatecertain parts of the Greek proposals.The cut will be made effective July 1st 2014, L.4254/2014 art. article 1, par. IA3, GG A/85/7-4-2014.Troika assessed GAO's revised proposal asunsatisfactory and asked for the broadening of thosenon reciprocating charges for immediate abolition aswell as the submission of a strict and specifictimeline for the action implementation (roadmap).Recent data were sent to troika on 28/2.The Greek side submitted its final proposal toEC/ECB/IMF at 22.1.2014. EC/ECB/IMF asked formore details and clarifications that were sent at 14 ofFebruary. Final assessment is pending.There will be a cut after all.The National Actuarial Authority has alreadycompleted the necessary studies and have submittedthem to the Minister.In progress. Actuarial studies have been completedand have been submitted to the Minister.Under discussion.There is constant effort to enhance the role of SEPEwhich includes among others the mandatoryreporting through the IT system 'ERGANI' and thecooperation with Economic Police and the inspectorsof IKA. In addition, an Action Plan has beencomposed by I.L.O. about the strengthening andoverall improvement of SEPE. A frameworkagreement is about to be signed. There is also arequest from Ministry 's side for new hirings ofauditors so that the fighting against undeclared workbecome more effective.MD 27397/122/19.8.2013 provides for severepenalties for undeclared work and violations of thelabour code.NotObserved.Pending.Pending.NotObserved.Observed.NotObserved.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.MEFP(36)Complete a comprehensive review of labour reportingrequirements.July 2013The review that includes labor requirements hasbeen completed.Pending.MoU4.3.3MEFP(36)MEFP(36)MEFP(36)MEFP(36)Streamlines the reporting by employers and employees.To attract investment, support job creation and growth, andsafeguard the right to work, we will complete a study fordiscussion at the next review, comparing Greece’sregulations on temporary employment, scope of temporaryemployment agencies, and collective dismissal rules andprocedures with those in other EU member states.Drawing on this review (on temporary employmentagencies), we intend to identify any appropriate reformsneeded to bring our legal and regulatory framework inthese areas into line with EU best practices. On this basis,we will prepare, in consultation with social partners, adraft set of reforms by end-November.Implement the set of reforms discussed with socialpartners.September2013September2013November2013December2013The social dialogue has been completed.Ministry of Labour submitted results toEC/ECB/IMF. It also sent its proposals and timelinesabout changing reporting standards and fightingbureaucracy. A draft MD that simplifies theprocedure of reporting to IT system ERGANI hasbeen submitted to EC/ECB/IMF.There are two subparagraphs (IA5 & IA6) at theL.4254/2014 (FEK 85) that will simplify proceduresand reduce red tape.M.o.L. sent drafts M.D. to troika and we await forfinal decisions. It is highly probable to reach anagreement. Collective dismissals issue is underdiscussion. Greek side has sent to troika theDecision of Supreme Labour Council as well as theFEK of competency change for signing collectivedismissals from Minister to S.G.It has been agreed that there will be a newassessment for collective dismissals from troika at 6months' time. For TEA there is agreement at the l.4254/2014 (IA4).Under discussion with troika. As far as temporaryemployment agencies are concerned, an agreementis underway. Collective dismissals issue is hoped tobe solved with all the measures that have been takenso far from the Ministry.It has been agreed that therewill be a new assessment for collective dismissalsfrom EC/ECB/IMF at 6 months' time. For TEA thereis agreement in l. 4254/2014 (IA4).Under discussion with troika. We wait for finaldecisions.It has been agreed that there will be a newN/APending.Pending.Pending.Pending.105