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Cyprus implements Fast-Track process for naturalisation of Highly Skilled Professionals
In a long-anticipated move aimed at attracting and retaining highly skilled employees of Companies of Foreign Interests, Cyprus amends the Civil Registry Law 141(I)/2002.
New legislation on remote work
The recent Law on remote work, passed by the Cyprus Parliament on 16/11/2023, regulates the rights and obligations of both employees and employers in the context of telecommuting.
Amendment to the Protection of Wages Law – New Requirements
The Protection of Wages Law of 2007 as amended, stipulates the acceptable means of wage payment and introduces new obligations to employers.
New Directive imposing new obligations for employers to be implemented in Cyprus by June 2026
The EU has recently published the 2023/970/EU Directive (the Directive) to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms.
Compliance with the New Whistleblower Directive
Whistleblower Directive, adopted in 2019, introduces the minimum standards for a high level protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law.
The transfer of the workplace to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
The measures imposed by the government of the Republic of Cyprus for tackling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused sudden and extensive changes to the day-to-day operation of many businesses. One of the - Read More...
Workplace rights for employees undertaking IVF treatment in Cyprus
What is IVF treatmentThe first reported birth of a child conceived by ‘in Vitro’ fertilization (IVF) was in 1978.
Questions about preventive measures for covid-19
The Commissioner of Personal Data Protection has answered in a recent announcement frequently asked questions about preventive measures for covid-19.
Casual electronic communications at the workplace concerning business issues
Our Data Protection and Cyber Law team discusses a number of legal risks arising from communications at the workplace which do not adhere to proper data and communication policies.
GDPR violation concerning consent declarations
On 30th July 2019, the Greek Data Protection Authority (the DPA) has published the decision number 26/2019, regarding a company and the processing of its employees’ data. Facts According to the complaint received by the DPA, - Read More...
Cyprus Regulates Official Translations
Cyprus has enacted a new law on the Registration and Regulation of the Services of Sworn Translators, which establishes the Registry of Sworn Translators and regulates official translations and related certifications.
Cyprus increases social insurance contributions and introduces national health insurance contributions
The Social Security Fund has announced the increase of the employees’ social security contributions as of January 1st 2019 as well as the initiation of the national health insurance contributions as of March 1st, 2019. - Read More...
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