Your Rights at Work in Cyprus

Minimum wage

From 1 January 2026: €979 gross a month when hired, €1,088 after six months with the same employer, pro rata for part-time. Hotel staff, domestic workers, agriculture and seafarers have separate rules.

Hours and rest

• No more than 48 hours a week on average, overtime included.
• At least 11 hours of rest between working days.
• A weekly rest period of 35 hours.
• Night work: no more than 8 hours.
• A break of at least 15 minutes if you work more than 6 hours in a day.

Annual leave

20 working days a year on a five-day week, 24 on a six-day week.

Social Insurance and health

Your employer must register you with Social Insurance within 7 days of your first day. Check your contribution record: it is your proof of work and your future pension.

Where to get help

• Department of Labour Inspection: hours, safety, working conditions.
• Department of Labour: contracts, permits for non-EU workers.
• Social Insurance Services (1450): contributions and benefits.
• Trade unions: SEK and PEO.
• Police anti-trafficking line: 1497.