Wages and Overtime Pay

Under Cyprus law, wages and overtime pay are negotiated between the employer and the employee. There are, however, also particular industry sectors in which working time – and overtime payment – is governed by specific legislation and regulations.

An employee’s salary must be paid per week or per month, depending on the terms of the employment agreement, as set out in the Cyprus Protection of Salaries Law.

Michael Legal Firm are often asked to help settle pay disputes involving equal pay and unlawful deductions. In cases of a delay in payment, important advice can be given on submitting a written complaint to the Inspector of the Department of Labour Relations or filing an application to the Labour Disputes Court.