Agriculture and forestry in Cyprus employ 5,200 full-time workers. Around 8,000 workers are part-time or seasonal workers usually for 4 to 8 months. Migrant workers are from Bulgaria, Syria and Sri Lanka.
International Comparison of Employment
The wage in agriculture in Cyprus is € 4.20. Employees pay 12.5 % thereof into the social security system, another 12.5 % are paid by the employer. For qualification of employees the employer pays 0.5 % to a training fund.
Employment of workers from non-EU countries is governed by intergovernmental regulations. Workers from non-EU countries earn lower wages.
International Comparison of Wages and Labour Costs
The weekly working time is 40 hours, which may be extended to 48 hours.
International Comparison of Working Time
The annual holiday is 20 days with a 5-day week, or 24 days with a 6-day week. There are 14-17 public holidays.
International Comparison of Leave and Paid Holidays
There is a general welfare insurance system to which all employers and employees contribute.
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International Comparison of Occupational Health and Safety
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International Comparison of Trade Union Influence
The statutory minimum wage is € 665.00, which increases to € 705.00 after six months of employment (equivalent to € 4.01 per hour). The trade union SEK fights for legal recognition of the collective agreements as minimum standards.
International Comparison of Minimum Standards
Cyprus has a tri-partite system. The Ministry of Labour has the role of a mediator.
International Comparison of Trade Union Participation