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 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.

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

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,...

The Whistleblower Protection Directive, effective since December 2019, marks a significant advancement in safeguarding employees across the EU.

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...

In response to evolving workplace dynamics and the need for enhanced worker protection, recent amendments to employment laws have introduced changes designed to improve work-life balance...

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.

A new legislation (Law 148(I)/2024 has been effected on December 13th 2024, relating to the Non-Consensual Use of Personal Material with Sexual Content (the "Law").

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.

Workplace safety is a cornerstone of modern employment practices, designed to protect employees and ensure efficient operations.

In November 2020, reforms were introduced to the Criminal Code CAP.154.The legal framework of sexual assault by penetration and rape before November 2020...

On 11th of April 2025, the Law on the Prevention and Combating of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace L.42(I)/2025 came into force. The new legal framework aims at preventing and addressing all forms...

The European Directive has adopted the Pay Transparency Directive proposed by the European Commission in March 2021 enshrining the right to equal pay for male and female workers for equal...

The phenomenon of Sexual Harassment in the workplace, is treated under the Equal Treatment between Men and Women in Employment and Professional Education Law of 2002 (205(I)/2002) (hereinafter ‘The Law').

On the 23 October 2019, the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union has adopted the Directive 2019/1937 on the Protection of Persons

While walking in a main street in any of the cities of Cyprus, the pedestrian can see an ad saying that "Male staff is requested".

In spring this year, a new law took effect in Cyprus expanding the definition of harassment and introducing stronger protections for workers.

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus has recently enacted Law 42(I)/2025, titled "The Prevention and Combating of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Law of 2025" (the "Law").

The EU Pay Transparency Directive required Member States to transpose its provisions into national law by 7 June 2026, yet the picture across the EU remains mixed with only a handful of countries having completed transposition. This update examines where each Member State stands in the implementation process and provides specific guidance on Cyprus's current position and timeline for employers operating in the region.