Employment & Labour
Harris Kyriakides features a specialised team dedicated to advising and representing corporations employing personnel in Cyprus, addressing the full spectrum of employment and labour laws applicable in this jurisdiction. We provide both advisory services and litigation representation, ensuring our clients are well-equipped to navigate complex legal landscapes. Our team is adept at drafting essential documentation and offering expert opinions on employment-related matters.
Our extensive expertise encompasses general employment issues as well as specific and intricate labour challenges that may arise, such as Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), large-scale redundancies, and organisational restructurings. We assist clients by drafting and negotiating employment agreements, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations, and developing employee governance frameworks, including employment manuals and workplace policies. Additionally, we offer comprehensive human resources advisory services, guidance on redundancy processes, and assistance with obtaining employment and reunification permits for companies and multinationals seeking to employ non-EU personnel in Cyprus, along with ancillary compliance matters.
In terms of litigation, we represent clients in cases involving termination of employment, unfair dismissal claims, enforcement of employment obligations such as confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements, as well as disputes arising from redundancy processes. Our team remains at the forefront of legal developments and market practices, having played a pivotal role in advising clients during the COVID-19 pandemic on operational suspensions, redundancy strategies, and navigating government support schemes. Each member of our team possesses specialised knowledge in various aspects of employment law, and we work collaboratively to ensure a comprehensive approach to all employment and labour matters, which we believe is essential for delivering exceptional service to our clients.
