Glossary

Gross Employment Remuneration (Salary)

The total amount of money accrued to an employee by the employer before deductions for taxes and other contributions. It includes various components in addition to the base salary, such as extra pay for length of service, higher academic qualifications, overtime work, night work, and others, which together form the total value of the employee’s labour.

Gross Income Replacement Ratio

The ratio between the average pension and the average insurable income.

Guarantee/Suretyship

Guarantee/suretyship is a legal arrangement in which a third party, called a guarantor, guarantees the performance of an obligation or repayment of a debt by the principal debtor. If the debtor fails to meet their obligations, the guarantor becomes responsible for fulfilling them.

Guarantor for a Loan

A person designated to repay the borrowed debt if the borrower is unable to do so. Also known as a surety, joint debtor, or co-debtor.

Guardian - glossary for children

An adult who takes care of a child if the parents cannot. The guardian makes important decisions for the child and looks after their safety and needs until they grow up.