Employment & Labour Law in Cyprus
Strategic Legal Support for Employers & Employees
At Papantoniou & Papantoniou LLC, we provide comprehensive legal services in the field of employment and labour law, advising employers, executives, HR professionals and employees in Cyprus and internationally. Our team blends technical legal expertise with commercial awareness, helping clients navigate issues ranging from employment contracts and compliance to collective disputes and workplace investigations.
Our Employment Law Services
Contractual Frameworks & Hiring Practices
We assist with the preparation, negotiation and review of employment contracts (including executives, non-executives and contractors), policy documentation (such as handbooks and codes of conduct), and hiring processes that comply with Cyprus and EU labour laws. We also advise on fixed-term, part-time, remote working and gig-economy engagements in line with evolving regulatory trends such as non-standard employment.
Working Time, Remuneration & Benefits
Our services cover key areas including working hours (typically 40 hours per week, with a legal cap at 48 including overtime), overtime pay, leave entitlements, bonuses, incentives and remuneration structures. We also support clients in designing compliant benefit schemes and aligning employment terms with business goals.
Discrimination, Harassment & Compliance
We advise on anti-discrimination laws (covering gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and more) and harassment/violence at work. Recent legislative developments in Cyprus emphasise zero tolerance for workplace harassment and broaden employer obligations. Our team assists employers in conducting investigations, drafting policies, and defending or bringing claims in this sensitive area.
Termination, Redundancy & Dispute Resolution
We support clients in managed exits, termination notices, redundancy procedures, severance calculations and handling claims of unfair dismissal. Cyprus law provides strong protections for employees, for example every dismissal of a longer-term employee is considered unfair unless the employer proves otherwise. Our dispute resolution services incorporate litigation, mediation and advisory strategies that protect both interests and reputation.
Why Choose Cyprus for Employment & Labour Law Advice?
Cyprus offers a sophisticated EU-aligned employment law framework, blending regulatory protections for the workforce with commercial flexibility for employers. From protecting non-standard workers to evolving policy on remote work and gig economy issues, the regulatory environment is dynamic — and we stay ahead to advise our clients proactively.
Why Choose Papantoniou & Papantoniou LLC
With decades of experience and a track record of advising employers, HR teams and senior professionals, Papantoniou & Papantoniou LLC is your trusted legal partner for employment law matters in Cyprus. As a member of the European Law Firm Network, we deliver cross-border insight and local execution, ensuring that legal advice is not only compliant but commercially relevant.
Contact Our Employment Law Team
If you are an employer setting up in Cyprus, a senior executive negotiating your contract, or an individual seeking labour law advice, our employment law team is ready to assist.
Papantoniou & Papantoniou LLC
📍 Katsoni 8, Ayioi Omoloyites, Nicosia, Cyprus
📞 +357 22817711
📧 info@paplaw.com.cy
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