How to hire staff in North Cyprus: a guide for employers
· KıbrısCV
Hiring gets harder before the tourist season. A planned process saves time and money; here is what to do from posting the job to the first day, including the legal points.
Plan the role and budget
Employer contributions add roughly 15% on top of gross pay for office and retail roles; see the exact figure in our employer cost calculator.
Post a clear job ad
Include duties, a pay range and working hours, in Turkish and English (examples). KıbrısCV jobs can also appear in Google’s job search.
Legal points
- Probation is up to 3 months (Labour Law Art. 11).
- Max 8 hours a day / 40 a week; overtime +50% with consent (Arts. 27, 31).
- Register social insurance and the provident fund before the first day.
- Notice of 1–6 weeks and a valid reason are needed to dismiss; unfair dismissal costs 3× notice pay (Arts. 12, 13).
- Foreign staff need a work permit, applied for by the employer, before starting.
Sources
This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. Rules can change; check with the relevant official body before acting.