Being dismissed suddenly with no warning or explanation is frightening — but in Cyprus, after 26 weeks of employment you have significant legal protection. Here is what the law says about fair dismissal and what you can do if yours was not.
After 26 weeks of continuous employment, your employer must have a fair reason to dismiss you and must follow a fair process. Dismissal without warning, without explanation, or in retaliation for asserting your rights may constitute unfair dismissal under the Termination of Employment Law (Cap. 20). The time limit to make a claim is 3 months.
After 26 weeks of continuous employment, your employer must have a fair reason and follow a fair process to dismiss you. Dismissal without warning or explanation may constitute unfair dismissal under the Termination of Employment Law (Cap. 20).
You must apply to the Industrial Disputes Tribunal within 3 months of your dismissal. This time limit is strict — do not delay.
No. Dismissing an employee for asserting their employment rights or filing a complaint is unlawful retaliation. The burden of proof shifts to the employer to show the dismissal was for an unrelated reason.
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal can award up to 2 years salary for unfair dismissal. The actual amount depends on your length of service and circumstances.
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