This guide draws together the principal areas of Cyprus employment law, based on Economou & Co LLC's published practical guides. It is intended to provide an accessible overview of the legal landscape across the full employment lifecycle, from the [...]
Introduction This guide examines the principal categories of clauses that govern post-employment obligations in Cyprus: non-compete provisions, non-solicitation restrictions, post-termination confidentiality obligations, and payment in lieu of [...]
Introduction The rise of platform-based business models has created new forms of work organisation, prompting the EU to establish a harmonised framework to regulate employment classification, automated management, and transparency. Directive (EU) [...]
Introduction Non-compete clauses have yet to receive definitive scrutiny from the appellate courts, leaving them a largely unexplored and legally uncertain area of Cypriot employment law. Despite their widespread use, their enforceability remains [...]
Overview The Republic of Cyprus has enacted Law 149(I)/2025, introducing criminal liability for any breach of EU restrictive measures. The new law reinforces obligations already arising under: Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 – the asset-freeze regime; [...]
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) represents one of the most significant developments in European employment law in recent years. It strengthens the long-standing principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value [...]
In fast-moving industries, confidential information and trade secrets are often among a company’s most valuable assets. When employees leave to join or set up a competitor, disputes frequently arise over how they use knowledge and data acquired [...]
