Republic of Cyprus Second Voluntary National Report - Sustainable development goals

81 GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES Addressingwithin country income inequality via wage and social protection policies • New collective agreements have been reached for the construction and tourism sectors to include provisions for wage floors for the hotel industry and minimum working hours, and overtime pay for both industries. • An inspection mechanism has been set up, so that inspections are carried out in order to safeguard the enforcement of the Equality Law. Inspections also investigate issues relating to undeclared and illegal work. • A minimum wage legislation is in place covering a limited number of professions that are hard to unionise (sales assistants, care takers etc.). Mitigating the Migrant Crisis via AMIF projects • Drafting of a multidimensional Strategic Action Plan for the Integration of migrants. • Updating, monitoring and evaluating the National Action Plan on Integration and the national integration strategy, in general. • Integration measures targeting the education sector. The Greek language courses for adults and minors as well as mediation services in schools implemented under the 2014-2020 Programming Period will be continued. • Operation of Migrant Information Centres. • Language advancement programme for minor third-country nationals to improve their language skills and promote their inclusion in society. • Vocational orientation and training to third- country nationals to facilitate their integration in the labour market. • An extensive awareness campaign against xenophobia, mainly targeting the young population.