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Unfair Dismissal In Cyprus: Legal Rights, Employer Obligations And Practical Remedies

The dismissal of an employee is often one of the most sensitive issues arising within the employment relationship. For employees, termination can create immediate financial and professional uncertainty.

Cyprus Employment

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Employment Law Update - Key 2025 Legislative Developments And What To Expect In 2026

The employment law landscape in Cyprus continues to evolve at pace, with significant legislative reforms already introduced in 2025 and further impactful changes taking effect in 2026.

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

New Legal Framework On Workplace Violence And Harassment In Cyprus

On 11 April 2025, Cyprus enacted Law 42(I)/2025, officially titled The Prevention and Combating of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Law of 2025.

Cyprus Employment

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Απόφαση Ανωτάτου Δικαστηρίου Η.B. που καθορίζει τον ορισμό «αρσενικό» και «θηλυκό»με αναφορά στο αρχικό βιολογικό φύλο

Στις 16/4/2025 το Ανώτατο Δικαστήριο του Ηνωμένου Βασίλειου – UK Supreme Court – εξέδωσε μια πολύ σημαντική απόφαση.

Cyprus Employment

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Ioannides Demetriou

A Unified Approach To Accessibility: EU-Wide Consumer Protections Effective From 28 June 2025

European Union Consumer

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Cyprus Expands Workplace Harassment Protections

Cyprus Employment

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Ius Laboris

Updates On Matters For Violence And Harassment At Work

Cyprus Employment

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

New Law 42(I)/2025: Enhancing Legal Protections Against Workplace Violence And Harassment In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

Frangos Law

New Law On Workplace Violence And Harassment

Cyprus Employment

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Violence And Harassment At Work: Guide For Employers And Employees

Cyprus Employment

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Law 42(I)/2025: New Protections Against Workplace Harassment

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

New Cyprus Legislation On The Prevention & Combatting Of Violence & Harassment In The Workplace

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Workplace Harassment And Violence In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

Ίσες ευκαιρίες, χωρίς διακρίσεις

Cyprus Employment

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Why Cyprus Is Emerging As A Premier Destination For Content Creators

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Cyprus Tax Residency: The Definitive Guide To The 60-Day Rule, Non-Dom Status, And Tax-Free Dividends (2026)

Nikita & Partners Limited

Economics Weekly Alert 14/2026

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Lifting Of The Corporate Veil

Cyprus Commercial

Frangos Law

Termination Of Employment In Cyprus: Legal Rights, Notice Periods And Redundancy Rules

Cyprus Employment

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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Groundbreaking Labour Disputes Court Ruling In Cyprus On Pension Rights Of Employees On Indefinite Contracts

In a groundbreaking decision issued by the Cyprus Labour Disputes Court on 27/3/2025, application 260/2018, it was recognized for the first time that employees on indefinite contracts fall within the scope of European Directive 1999/70/EC and can invoke unfair discrimination concerning their pension benefits.

Cyprus Employment

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Amendments In Parental Leave Law

The Law on Leave (Paternity, Parental, Care, Force Majeure) and Flexible Working Arrangements for Work-Life Balance (Amendment) Law of 2025 was passed...

Cyprus Employment

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Ratification Of ILO Convention 190 New Legal Framework Against Violence And Harassment At Work

On 12/12/2024, Law No. 17(III)/2024 was published, ratifying the Convention of the International Labor Organization (Convention No. 190) on combating violence and harassment in the workplace.

Cyprus Employment

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Special Labor Rights And Tax Benefits For Persons With Permanent Reduced Working Capacity In Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, individuals with a permanently reduced working capacity of 50% or more benefit from special labor rights and tax incentives aimed at ensuring their social integration...

Cyprus Employment

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Eurofast

Non-Consensual Use Of Personal Material Of Sexual Nature

Cyprus Employment

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G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Workplace Incidents: Legal Accountability And Protecting Your Rights

Cyprus Employment

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Employment Law Updates Ensuring Work-Life Balance, Transparency & Inclusion

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

The EU Whistleblower Directive: A Step Forward In Safeguarding Employees

European Union Employment

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Eurofast

Eurofast's Expertise In EOR Services And Cyprus Legislation

Cyprus Employment

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Eurofast

Pregnancy And Maternity In Employment – Basic Rights Of Women

Cyprus Employment

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Εγκυμοσύνη Και Μητρότητα Στην Απασχόληση – Βασικά Δικαιώματα Γυναικών

Cyprus Employment

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Legislation For Remote Work Of Employees

Cyprus Employment

VK

G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Establishing A Framework For The Regulation Of Remote Work In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Remote Work Legislation - Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

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Lytras & Associates LLC

Εγκυμοσύνη Και Μητρότητα Στην Απασχόληση – Βασικά Δικαιώματα Γυναικών

Η Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία έχοντας ως γνώμονα την προώθηση του θεσμού της οικογένειας άλλα και την πρ

Cyprus Employment

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Legislation For Remote Work Of Employees

The duration for the above mandatory telework would extend only to the timeframe covered by the Decree, or until the employee's health is no longer at risk...

Cyprus Employment

VK

G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

Establishing A Framework For The Regulation Of Remote Work In Cyprus

The necessity to establish regulatory frameworks for telework in Cyprus has become increasingly pronounced in the modern work environment for various...

Cyprus Employment

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Remote Work Legislation - Cyprus

In a recent development, the Cyprus Parliament unanimously enacted a new law delineating the rights and responsibilities of both remote employees and their employers.

Cyprus Employment

LA

Lytras & Associates LLC

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Cyprus Employment

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Impact Of Maritime Labour Convention 2006 On The Seafarers' Working And Living Conditions

Historically, seamen have been subject to an unsafe environment, where their mental and physical health were greatly affected. Although, the right to life has been a fundamental basic human right,...

Cyprus Transport

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Protection From Harassment And Stalking

Since mid-2021 a new legislation was introduced in the Republic of Cyprus, aimed to reinforce and aid the protection from harassment and stalking (Law 114(I)/2021).

Cyprus Employment

VK

G. Vrikis & Associates Ltd

The Mandatory Vaccination Debate

The growing prevalence of imposing mandatory vaccination as a condition for employment raises issues over how to implement this policy without violating the law.

Cyprus Employment

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Extends Maternity Leave

Cyprus has extended maternity leave from 18 to 22 weeks for mothers in employment who have a second child and to 26 weeks for the third and any subsequent children.

Cyprus Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

EU Whistle-Blower Directive: Cyprus

European Union Employment

AC

Areti Charidemou & Associates LLC

Ποινικοποίηση Του Σεξισμού Στη Κύπρο

Cyprus Criminal

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Workplace Rights For Employees Undertaking IVF Treatment In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

HK

Harris Kyriakides

Women's Rights: Reporting For Duty

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Labour & Employment In Cyprus And The United Kingdom

European Union Employment

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Landmark Reform Of The Criminal Code CAP.154 In Cyprus: Expanding And Updating The Definition Of Rape

Cyprus Criminal

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Widow's Pension: Unequal Treatment And Discrimination On Grounds Of Gender

Cyprus Government

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The Gender Dimension In Cypriot Society In 2019

Cyprus Employment

AC

Areti Charidemou & Associates LLC

Εργατικό Ατύχημα: Επίρριψη Ευθύνης

Cyprus Employment

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Guide On The Extraordinary Measures For The Restriction Of The Proliferation Of COVID-19 To Businesses And Labour Relations In Cyprus (Updated)

Cyprus Employment

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Cyprus Employment

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Prountzos & Prountzos LLC

Case Report: The Labour Disputes Court Makes An Award For Injury To Feelings While Rejecting The Sexual Harassment Claim

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Unlawful Dismissal Of Pregnant Employee Upon Business Takeover

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Employment Tribunal Confirms Applicability Of Law 98(I)/2003 For Public Employees

Cyprus Employment

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Απαγορευμένες Ερωτήσεις Κατά τη Διάρκεια Συνέν`

Cyprus Employment

AP

Antonis Paschalides & Co. LLC

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

AC

Arthur Cox

WEBINAR VIDEO | Help… Am I Still Up-to-date With The Current Trends In Labour Law?

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Altius

Zero Tolerance! Addressing Harassment In The Workplace (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Equal Pay Day 2022: What's Happening With The Gender Pay Gap?

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Ius Laboris

Video: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important Cases From 2020

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William Fry

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