The firm contributed to the 2015 edition of the independent law firm network MULTILAW, “How to Hire and Fire: A Global Guide”.

The purpose of this labour and employment electronic book is to provide the reader with a quick overview of the rules and regulations governing the employment relationship around the world.

The collaborative electronic guide, now in its 5th edition, provides a summary of key employment law principles across 105 jurisdictions globally, making it the most comprehensive edition the group has ever produced. It is intended to serve as a quick but practical guide providing answers to everyday labour and employment concerns.

Lambros Soteriou, partner of the firm and Khamis Abulhawa, associate, present an in-depth analysis of the labour and employment rules and regulations in Cyprus.

The analysis includes the following subjects:

sources of employment law;
types of employment agreement;
mandatory requirements in terms of rights and benefits;
training;
outsourcing and sub-contracting;
dealing with disciplinary and grievance issues;
discrimination;
harassment in the workplace;
maternity, paternity and family friendly provisions;
termination procedures;
severance payments;
and claims arising from termination.
The book reflects the law in each jurisdiction as at 1 January 2015.

For more details and to access the eBook please click here.