Employment Law

The relationship between employer and employee is one of the most consequential — and most frequently tested — areas of business law. Get it right and you build a workforce that drives your business forward. Get it wrong and the consequences can be costly, disruptive, and reputationally damaging. KKP's Employment Law practice supports both employers and employees across every stage of the employment relationship, from the moment a contract is drafted to the resolution of even the most complex workplace disputes.

A Framework Built for Both Sides

Employment law in Cyprus is governed by a combination of domestic legislation, EU-derived law, and contract principles — a layered framework that demands careful navigation. Key statutes include the Termination of Employment Law (Law 24/1967), the Organisation of Working Time Laws, the Protection of Maternity Law, and the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law, alongside a broad suite of anti-discrimination legislation covering gender, age, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Whether you are an employer managing a growing workforce or an individual whose rights have been overlooked, understanding this framework — and knowing how to apply it to your specific situation — is where KKP's experience makes a real difference. We advise with clarity, act with purpose, and always keep your outcomes at the centre of everything we do.

From Prevention to Representation

The best employment disputes are the ones that never reach a courtroom. KKP helps employers build the right foundations — well-drafted contracts, clear internal policies, sound HR procedures, and timely legal advice — so that workplace issues are managed before they escalate. When disputes do arise, our litigation team is well-versed in proceedings before the Industrial Disputes Court and, where appropriate, the District Courts, and brings the same rigour and care to every case it takes on.

Our services in this area include:

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and HR policies
• Advice on lawful termination, redundancy, and collective dismissal procedures
• Representation before the Industrial Disputes Court and District Courts
• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
• Discrimination, harassment, and equal pay disputes
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave compliance
• Management of human resources departments and internal procedures
• Settlement agreements and negotiated resolutions