by Andria Papageorgiou

Announcement, EmployeeRights, Employment LawJanuary 7, 20250 comments

The Obligation of Employers to Register the Essential Terms of Employment for All Employees in the “ERGANI” Information System

According to a recent Decree issued by the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, which came into effect on 20 December 2024, all employers in Cyprus are now required to register the essential terms of employment for all their employees in the “ERGANI” information system. Each employer must complete this registration between 2 January 2025 and 28 February 2025.

Pursuant to the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law of 2023 (Law 25(I)/2023), and specifically Article 11, which forms the legal basis for this Decree, employers are now obligated to submit certain information into the “ERGANI” system. This includes details about the employer, the employee, a description of the employee’s role and position, the start date of employment, remuneration, and other key information.

More information can be found here.

The “ERGANI” information system is a digital platform through which employers must notify the authorities of hirings, terminations, and declarations of employment terms. The platform not only facilitates the management and monitoring of employment relationships but also serves as an important tool for both employers and state authorities by ensuring the proper documentation of employment terms for each employee and securing compliance with the legislation.

Compliance with the Decree for employers means the effective management of employee records, improved trust and transparency with employees, legal protection, and avoidance of fines or other legal disputes. For employees, it provides clarity and safeguards regarding their terms of employment as well as legal protection of their labor rights.

The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law of 2023 (Law 25(I)/2023) applies to every employer and all employees. An employee is considered any person engaged under a contract or relationship of employment or apprenticeship, or under circumstances that may imply an employer-employee relationship.

Since Article 27 of the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law of 2023 (Law 25(I)/2023) refers to the imposition of penalties on employers who violate any provision of the law, and considering that the obligation to register the essential terms of employment in the “ERGANI” system arises from the provisions of Article 11, timely compliance is imperative.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm is not responsible for any actions (or lack thereof) taken as a result of relying on or in any way using information contained in this article and in no event shall be liable for any damages resulting from reliance on or use of this information.