Cyprus businesses face July 31 deadline for labor contract disclosures

Companies in Cyprus must submit the employment terms for all their staff to the Department of Labour Relations by Friday, July 31, 2026. This administrative requirement is mandated by the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law of 2023, which aims to ensure that all employees are formally notified of their essential contract terms in writing or electronically.

The Department of Labour Relations reports a satisfactory response rate from employers, with an influx of electronic submissions as the deadline approaches. This submission process is distinct from the regular data entry performed via the 'ERGANI' system. The Ministry of Labour has emphasized that these records must be sent directly to the department via email.

Failure to comply with this legal obligation may lead to legal consequences for businesses. Officials have warned that companies failing to meet the deadline face the possibility of criminal prosecution. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to improve labor transparency and protect workers' rights across all provinces of the country, with some areas receiving minor deadline extensions to facilitate the compliance process.