In spring this year, a new law took effect in Cyprus expanding
the definition of harassment and introducing stronger protections
for workers. We take a look at the new framework and the key
pointers for employers.
On 11 April 2025, the Law on the Prevention and Combatting of
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace (the ‘Law')
entered into force, with the aim of aligning Cyprus with
international best practices, particularly the International Labour
Organization's 2019 Violence and Harassment Convention.
While Cyprus already has legislative frameworks in place to
prevent workplace discrimination and harassment on the grounds of
gender, race, religion, age, and sexual orientation, the new
legislation expands the definition of harassment and introduces
stronger protections designed to address gaps and eliminate
potential limitations in the existing framework. In this article,
we explore the key parts of the Law, including the responsibilities
on employers, the
