A Cyprus leave request should give the leave dates, type of leave and approval request. For parental leave, eligible parents with six months of continuous employment have an individual right to 18 weeks per child and normally give three weeks’ notice.
This Cyprus country page brings common leave requests together in one place, with a Cyprus-specific leave generator. It is written for employees who need a practical letter or email rather than a payroll explainer.
For parental leave, the Department of Labour Relations states that working parents with children up to age 15 who have completed six months of continuous employment with the same employer have an individual right to 18 weeks of parental leave per child. Normally, three weeks’ notice is required.
Common Cyprus leave requests
| Leave | Typical request |
|---|---|
| Annual leave | Request specific dates and confirm approval. |
| Parental leave | State the start date, duration and advance notice. |
| Paternity leave | Use a formal notice with the birth date and intended leave. |
| Unpaid leave | Explain the requested period and ask for written agreement. |
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Parental leave in Cyprus
The official Department of Labour Relations page also states that parental leave may be taken with a minimum of one day and a maximum of five weeks per calendar year, subject to the scheme’s rules. Parents can request flexible ways of taking the leave.
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