Labour relations

Since Cyprus’s accession to the EU, the European Union’s legislation framework regarding labour regulations has been adopted.

The Cyprus labour market has a tradition of social dialogue and a well-developed institution of free collective bargaining. Terms and conditions of employment are negotiated either directly between the employer and the employee or through collective bargaining between trade unions and employers' organisations.

Approximately 65% -70% of the labour force is unionised and/or is covered by collective agreements. Collective agreements regulate employment conditions such as remuneration, working hours, health and safety, annual holidays and provident fund.

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