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 [...]
Introduction In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection [...]
Introduction Companies in Cyprus, like elsewhere, may encounter financial or structural difficulties that make it impossible to continue operating. In such cases, the law provides mechanisms to bring the life of a company to an end in an orderly and [...]
