Labour and Employment issues are the corner stone for the establishment and promotion of modern business. Nowadays, every commercial transaction is likely to raise several labour and employment concerns whereas litigation related to employment practices in Cyprus is increasing as a result.

Our experienced employment law team aims to provide an efficient, approachable, friendly and above all specialist service in advice and advocacy. Unfair dismissal, sex, race and disability discrimination, equal pay, maternity, working time, restrictive covenants, breach of contract claims and labour accident claims are routinely handled.

Although all areas of employment law are covered, there is a particular emphasis on three main areas:

a) Employment Litigation,

Representing both employers and employees in cases of redundancy claims, unfair dismissal claims, enforcement of employee's rights, severance payments, health and safety claims, labour accident claims etc.

b) Advice on Business Transactions

We also advise on a wide range of labour and employment issues, including setting up employment policies and compliance practices, taking preventive steps to maximize protection under employment laws and regulations and effecting business transactions involving employee layoff and transfer issues, contract of employment - express and implied terms, termination of the employment relationship and the Legal Implications of adopting various methods of termination.

c) Collective Negotiations

Our law office is currently the only law office in Cyprus that is actively engaged in negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements, collective bargaining and settlement of strikes representing the Employers and Industrialists Federation of Cyprus.

Work Permit Extension - Acquisition of the Cypriot Citizenship

Our law office provides support for the application for the renewal of the temporary work employment and resident permit as well as the necessary assistance in order to enable foreigners to acquire the Cyprus Citizenship from the local authorities.