The CP Legislative Updates Series – June 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of June 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

Two pivotal Acts were published in June, namely, the Employment and Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 2025 published on the 6^th June 2025, introducing changes to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta. The amendment to article 45(1) increases the fines for employers who breach employment conditions with the penalty now ranging from €2,000 to €5,000, replacing the previous range of €232.94 to €2,329.37. Furthermore, if the employer is found guilty of a second or subsequent offence, the fine will range between €5,000 and €7,000. These fines apply to violations of recognised conditions of employment set by national standard orders, sectoral regulation orders, collective agreements, or any provisions of the Act or regulations made under it. Additionally, article