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New Employment Law Amendment: Regulating Payment Of Wages For Third-Country Nationals

The Employment Law Amendment Malta has introduced envisages new rules regulating the payment of wages for third-country nationals (TCNs) working in Malta.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Directive 2023/970 (hereinafter referred to as the "Pay Transparency Directive") of the 10 May 2023, was implemented in order to strengthen the application of the principle of equal...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Need For A Disciplinary Policy "In Black And White"

Besides having exclusive competence to hear and decide on other matters falling under article 75 (1) of the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (CAP 452)...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Turning Pay Transparency Compliance Into A Competitive Edge

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is not just a regulatory requirement, it's a strategic lever for transforming workplace culture, enhancing employer branding, and driving operational excellence.

Malta Employment

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Grant Thornton Malta

Mandatory Trade Union Membership In Malta: A Short-Lived Proposal

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New Pay Transparency Obligations For Employers In Malta As From 27th August 2025

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

New Employment Right – The Right To Transparency

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Pay Transparency In Malta: Preparing For The Changes Effective 27 August 2025

Malta Employment

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WH Partners

Companies May Turn To ESOPs To Drive Retention And Engagement Of Employees

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New Amendment To EIRA Comes Into Force Today

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – June 2025

Malta Commercial

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Malta Labour Migration Policy

Malta Immigration

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Grant Thornton Malta

Leading With Care: Supporting Employees Through Life's Different Chapters

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The Input And The Outcome: Drawing The Line Between Data Mining And Data Profiling Under EU Laws

European Union Technology

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GTG

Sustainability In The Business World

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

10.7 – André Zerafa Meets Catherine Calleja (Podcast)

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

Corporate Accountability Redefined: Insights Into The New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

10.3 – Luke Hili Meets Olaf Zahra (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Auto-enrolment Occupational Pension Regime: What Will This Mean For Employers?

Recent launch of public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime in Malta

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Residence

Residence in Malta offers individuals and families the opportunity to live in a Mediterranean island known for its rich history, sunny climate, and high quality of life.

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Re-visiting Disciplinary Proceedings In Employment: Compensation, Re-instatement, Or Both?

In a recent judgement of the 6th of June 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal addressed a significant case concerning unfair dismissal in Malta, confirming a decision of the Industrial Tribunal.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Stronger Enforcement For Breaches Of Employment Law Introduced By Act XIV Of 2025

Act XIV of 2025 (the "Act"), published in the Government Gazette on 6th June, is set to come into force on 6th August 2025, two months from its date of publication.

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Members' Spotlight: HSF HealthPlan - Promoting Wellbeing Through Health

Malta Healthcare

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Finance Malta

Analysing 'Equal Pay For Equal Work' In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Post-Employment Restraints: Are Employees Still Bound After They Leave?

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

EU Omnibus IV And GDPR Simplification

European Union Privacy

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GTG

Unpaid Wages And Maritime Claims: A Captain's Legal Battle Before The Maltese Courts

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

LGBTQI+ Rights In Malta: From Conservative Roots To Progressive Leader

Malta Employment

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Attard Baldacchino

Extension Of Urgent Family Leave Under Maltese Law

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Updates To The Maritime Labour Rules

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Malta Expands Urgent Family Leave To Support Work-Life Balance

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Understanding The Calculation Of Compensation In Industrial Tribunal Decisions

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Extension Of Urgent Family Leave Under Maltese Law

Important amendments have been introduced through the Urgent Family Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2025 to the already existing Urgent Family Leave Regulations, 2004.

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Updates To The Maritime Labour Rules

Malta has officially introduced the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, updating its regulatory framework to align with the latest changes in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Malta Expands Urgent Family Leave To Support Work-Life Balance

Starting from the 4th of April 2025, employees in Malta will have access to thirty-two (32) hours of urgent family leave per year, which is double the previous allowance of fifteen (15) hours.

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Understanding The Calculation Of Compensation In Industrial Tribunal Decisions

Art. 81 (2) (a) EIRA : "Where on a complaint made under article 75, the Tribunal finds that the grounds for the complaint are well-founded –(a) in cases of unfair dismissal...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Transfer Of Business Regulations In Malta – Protecting Employee Rights

Malta Employment

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GTG

Employment Tips For Third-Country Nationals In Malta

Working in a new country for work can be exciting, but it's important for third-country nationals in Malta to know their rights and choose employers who adhere to local laws and best practices.

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Switching Gears: The Rules On Transitioning From One Form Of Employment To Another

In an employment relationship, it is the duty of the employer to offer and promote the transition of employment of their employees to more secure forms of employment in accordance...

European Union Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Understanding Maternity Rights: A Guide For Pregnant And New Mothers In The Workplace

The Protection of Maternity (Employment) Regulations [S.L. 452.91] (hereinafter "the Regulations") have the aim of laying down the minimum requirements to safeguard the employment rights of pregnant employees...

Malta Employment

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GTG

Case Study – Refusal Decision Appealed

An appeal against the Health Care Professions Appeals Committee's rejection decision, concerning our client, an Iranian national.

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

The Cost Of Neglect: Why Disciplinary Procedures Are Essential For Fair Dismissal

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Framework, Specific Considerations, And Case Law

Malta Employment

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GTG

When Employers Cross The Line: Unpacking Dishonest Dismissals

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta's Unemployment Rate: Third Lowest In The EU

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

The Employer's Duty To Record Working Hours

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Complexities Of Employment

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Competition Law And Labour Markets – EU Commission Looks At Wage-Fixing And No-Poach Agreements

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

'Equal Pay For Work Of Equal Value' The Importance Of Comparing Like With Like

Malta Employment

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Finance Malta

'Equal Pay For Work Of Equal Value' The Importance Of Comparing Like With Like

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The Fight Against Political Discrimination In Employment Matters – A Legal Review

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

To Be Paid Or Not To Be – The EU Commission Proposal On Improving Traineeships At EU Level

European Union Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Update On The Platform Work Directive

European Union Employment

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GVZH Advocates

DIER Launches Employment Agencies Web Portal

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Retiring In Malta: Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) Vs. United Nations Pensions Programme (Unpp) Overview

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Fondia Oyj

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Jeantet

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