Employment contracts and HR in Cyprus

Cyprus employment law sets rules for contracts, working time, leave and termination. We prepare contracts and policies; advice on a dispute and court work are signed by a licensed Cyprus advocate.

CoversContracts, policies
AlsoTerminations, disputes
Typical time1–3 weeks
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A team meeting in a bright office in LimassolChecked 22 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Review your needs

    Roles, open-ended or fixed-term contracts, probation, working time and any collective agreement.

    2–3 days
  2. 2

    Draft documents

    Contracts or written statements covering the parties, place of work, job, start date, pay, working hours and probation, plus HR policies.

    1–2 weeks
  3. 3

    Hand over written terms

    Basic terms by the seventh calendar day of employment, supplementary terms within one month.

    by day 7
  4. 4

    Terminations and disputes

    Written notice of the legal length, pay in lieu where agreed, and advice if a case goes to the Labour Disputes Court.

    as needed

Documents

Documents

0 of 5 ready

Official forms: T.D.59A (T.D.59) · how to fill it in, MGEN3 · how to fill it in, Release agreement · how to fill it in, General contract · how to fill it in

The exact list depends on your situation; we confirm it before filing.

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

Common mistakes

  • Handing over written terms after the seventh calendar day
  • Probation longer than six months for staff who are not managerial officers
  • Giving notice orally or shorter than the law allows; such terms are void
  • Giving notice to an employee absent through incapacity, within the 12-month protected period
  • Starting a new probation when renewing a fixed-term contract for the same post and duties

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Number of roles and templatesFixed-term or open-ended contractsCollective agreements in your sectorWhether a dispute goes to court

Questions

How long can probation be in Cyprus?

Up to six months. Managerial officers such as directors and managers are exempt, and the employer may extend probation by the length of any absence.

What notice period applies in Cyprus?

The employer gives 1 week after 26 weeks' service, rising to 8 weeks after 312 weeks. The employee gives 1 to 3 weeks. Notice must be in writing, and the employer may pay in lieu.

When must an employer give written terms of employment?

Basic terms from the first working day and at the latest by the seventh calendar day; supplementary terms within one month. Breaches can lead to a fine of up to €5,500.

When does protection against unfair dismissal start?

After 26 weeks of continuous employment. Redundancy pay from the Redundancy Fund needs at least 104 weeks with the same employer.

Can an employee take time off to look for work during notice?

Yes, by agreement, without loss of pay, for up to 8 hours a week and 40 hours in total.

Do contracts need to be in Greek?

The laws on written terms and termination do not set a language. The lawyer advises if a particular document needs Greek.

Sources

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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