Cyprus Moves Ahead With Pay Transparency Directive Implementation: Some Surprises In Draft Bill

Cyprus has published a draft bill to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, signalling a comprehensive framework for pay transparency, pay equity and enforcement across both public and private sector employers once enacted.

The draft was released in November 2025 with a short consultation window to 4 December 2025, and with the government aiming for full transposition by 7 June 2026. While the text is likely to be further refined before being finalised, the current draft provides a clear view of the direction of travel and where Cyprus may go further than the Directive in places.

Scope and definitions

The draft adopts a wide definition of "pay", encompassing basic or minimum wages or salary and any other payments or benefits, in cash or in kind, received directly or indirectly in return for work, including variable or additional elements provided for by law, collective agreements or established practice. This breadth will matter for both equal pay