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ARTICLE · 01 JUNE 2026

Difference: Malta Employment Agreements And Services Agreements

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Malta's employment framework distinguishes between employment agreements and services agreements, each carrying distinct legal implications for parties entering into working relationships. Understanding the statutory requirements, termination procedures, and obligations under each arrangement is essential for employers and service providers operating within Malta's regulatory environment.

MaltaEmployment and HR
Luana Cuschieri
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This article explains in detail the different legal treatment and implications of Employment Agreements and Service Agreements undertaken in Malta, giving rise to marked differences in regards to employer and employee rights and obligations.

1. Employment Regulation in Malta

In Malta,labour and employment matters are regulated by the provisions of the Employmentand Industrial Relations Act (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act’) andmore than a hundred subsidiary laws enacted under the authority conferred bythe Act as well as laws arising from the Civil Code. This statutoryframework sets out a number of employer and employee rights, enables parties tosafeguard their rights if threatened, and also seek redress in the case of abreach.

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