2016/58 First Injunction granted under the new whistleblowing legislation (IR)

In one of the first high-profile cases under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (i.e. whistleblowing legislation), two employees have successfully secured an injunction in the Circuit Court which prevents their dismissal.

2016/61 The court awards for victimisation resulting from sexual harassment, even though the claim for sexual harassment itself was time-barred (CY)

The Industrial Disputes Court considered certain substantive and procedural issues in the context of a claim for sexual harassment and victimisation. This case provides a good illustration of the principles the tribunals apply when examining sexual harassment cases and how these are interpreted by Cypriot employment courts.

2016/57 No compensation for an invalid non-compete clause where no harm shown (FR)

An employee who could not prove any harm resulting from an invalid non-compete clause in his employment contract could not obtain damages.

Case C-415/16. Working time

In the light of Directives 93/104/EEC and 2003/88/EC on working time, as well as Article 31 of...

Case C-359/16. Social security

Can an E101 certificate issued under Article 11(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the...

Case C-415/16. Working time

In the light of Directives 93/104/EEC and 2003/88/EC on working time, as well as Article 31 of...

Case C-359/16. Social security

Can an E101 certificate issued under Article 11(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 fixing the...

2016/57 No compensation for an invalid non-compete clause where no harm shown (FR)

An employee who could not prove any harm resulting from an invalid non-compete clause in his employment contract could not obtain damages.

2016/58 First Injunction granted under the new whistleblowing legislation (IR)

In one of the first high-profile cases under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (i.e. whistleblowing legislation), two employees have successfully secured an injunction in the Circuit Court which prevents their dismissal.

2016/61 The court awards for victimisation resulting from sexual harassment, even though the claim for sexual harassment itself was time-barred (CY)

The Industrial Disputes Court considered certain substantive and procedural issues in the context of a claim for sexual harassment and victimisation. This case provides a good illustration of the principles the tribunals apply when examining sexual harassment cases and how these are interpreted by Cypriot employment courts.