Current Version
| Region | Cyprus |
| Issue | LGBT employment discrimination |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | May 1, 2004 |
| End Date | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Description | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination. |
| Sources | Law 58(I)/2004 (Greek) https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2004_1_58/full.html https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/cyprus/ https://lgbti-ep.eu/2014/01/27/northern-part-of-cyprus-decriminalises-homosexuality/ |
Revision History (5)
edited by nyelvtheelv. north cyprus actually didnt explicitly protect gender identity
Helpful?
0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (none) | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Description | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination. In February 7th 2014, Northern Cyprus passed a new law where LGBT people would be protected from employment discrimination accounting for both sexual orientation and gender identity. Current status for both entities: Cyprus: Sexual orientation only N. Cyprus: Sexual orienation and gender identity | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination. |
Show Difference | ||
edited by nyelvtheelv. fixed status and description
Helpful?
0 | Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | Feb 7, 2014 | (none) |
| Description | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination until 2014 | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination. In February 7th 2014, Northern Cyprus passed a new law where LGBT people would be protected from employment discrimination accounting for both sexual orientation and gender identity. Current status for both entities: Cyprus: Sexual orientation only N. Cyprus: Sexual orienation and gender identity |
Show Difference | ||
edited by nyelvtheelv. accounted for north cyprus
Helpful?
0 | Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Sexual orientation only | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Sexual orientation only | Varies by Region |
| End Date | (none) | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Description | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. However in Northern Cyprus there were no protections against employment discrimination until 2014 |
Show Difference | ||
| Sources | Law 58(I)/2004 (Greek) https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2004_1_58/full.html https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/cyprus/ | Law 58(I)/2004 (Greek) https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2004_1_58/full.html https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/cyprus/ https://lgbti-ep.eu/2014/01/27/northern-part-of-cyprus-decriminalises-homosexuality/ |
Show Difference | ||
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Sexual orientation and gender identity | Sexual orientation only |
| Start Date | (unknown) | May 1, 2004 |
| Description | Prior to 2013, discrimination has only been illegal in the workplace. | Articles 3, 6 and 9 of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Law of 2004 (Law 58(I)/2004) protects sexual orientation from employment discrimination. |
Show Difference | ||
| Sources | http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/ | Law 58(I)/2004 (Greek) https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2004_1_58/full.html https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/cyprus/ |
Show Difference | ||
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Prior to 2013, discrimination has only been illegal in the workplace. |
| Sources | http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/fundamental_rights/legis/lgms_en.htm#cy https://www.thepinknews.com/2013/10/10/cyprus-penal-code-amended-to-protect-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/ |