Remote’s guide to employing in

Cyprus
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  • Capital City

    Nicosia

  • Currency

    Euro (€, EUR)

  • Languages

    Greek and Turkish

  • Population size

    1,189,265

Services available in this country:
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Employment termination in Cyprus

Termination process

Employee contracts can be terminated if a just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offenses.

Notice period

Like its severance obligations, notice periods in Cyprus depend on how long an employee has worked with the employer.

  • 26 – 51 weeks of employment: 1 weeks’ notice

  • 52 - 103 weeks of employment: 2 weeks’ notice

  • 104 - 155 weeks of employment: 4 weeks’ notice

  • 156 - 207 weeks of employment: 5 weeks’ notice

  • 208 - 259 weeks of employment: 6 weeks’ notice

  • 260 - 311 weeks of employment: 7 weeks’ notice

  • 312 weeks and above: 8 weeks’ notice

Severance pay

In Cyprus, severance pay entitlements are calculated based on an employee’s tenure with the employing organization, ranging across:

  • 2 weeks’ pay: employment for up to 4 years

  • 2.5 weeks’ pay: employment for 5 to 10 years

  • 3 weeks’ pay: employment for 11 to 15 years

  • 3.5 weeks’ pay: employment for 16 to 20 years

  • 4 weeks’ pay: employment for over 20 years

Probation periods

Probation periods cannot exceed 6 months.