Financial Aid Package For Employers Announced

Malta has confirmed revised social security contribution thresholds and rates that will apply from 1 January 2026, bringing moderate increases across contribution classes for both employees and employers.

Malta's new Equal Pay Regulations introduce a restrictive 'single source' test for cross-employer pay comparisons that may conflict with EU law. This analysis examines whether Regulation 8's requirement that undertakings be under common control and carry out the same economic activity is compatible with the broader CJEU interpretation established in Lawrence and codified in Directive 2023/970.

The term Notice Period implies the time period between the receipt of resignation/ termination from employment and the last working day.

Malta has introduced significant reforms to family-related leave entitlements in 2026, including new provisions for parents of children born abroad through surrogacy, extended parental leave benefits for self-employed individuals, miscarriage leave, and special parental bereavement leave. These legislative changes expand the scope of statutory protections and require both employers and employees to review their policies and understand their rights under the updated framework.

Remote and hybrid work arrangements in Malta carry significant legal implications that extend far beyond operational convenience. Employers must navigate a complex web of employment protections, working-time regulations, data protection requirements, anti-discrimination duties, and cross-border tax considerations. Without proper contractual frameworks and compliance procedures, organizations risk employment claims, discrimination awards, regulatory enforcement action, and unexpected permanent establishment

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.

By its judgment of the 25th of January 2019 in the names Galea vs. L-Università ta' Malta, the Court of Appeal decided that cases of termination of fixed term employment contracts do not fall

Malta has introduced amendments to the Minimum Special Leave Entitlement Regulations, establishing a uniform minimum entitlement of three working days for both marriage leave and bereavement leave across all employment sectors. This reform addresses historical discrepancies between sectors that previously resulted in inconsistent leave entitlements, with some employees receiving only one day of bereavement leave and two days of marriage leave while others enjoyed more favorable terms under specific Wage Reg

EU legislation provides rules to coordinate national social security systems and ensure social security protection when EU citizens move within Europe.

Performance bonuses in Malta have become standard in employment contracts, offering financial incentives for employees while helping employers attract talent. However, these bonuses exist in a legal grey area...

The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.

On the 24th of July 2025, Act XXI of 2025, the Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Act (the "Amendment Act") was enacted, introducing a number of amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act...

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Fees) Regulations (the "MiCA Fees Regulations"), which are the first set of regulations to have been published under The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act.

A newly announced legal notice will allow those in possession of a temporary emphyteusis on a commercial premises expiring after the 31st of August, to renew their concession for an extended term.

Global financial markets have continued to sell off in recent days as fears surrounding COVID-19 continue to mount.

Capital Markets are often surrounded by misconceptions and technical jargon, yet they play a central role in how businesses grow and economies develop.

Recent Guidelines issued by the EDPB hold that merely restating the provisions of Art. 28 GDPR within a Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") will no longer suffice insofar as compliance with the GDPR is concerned.

On 28 June 2023, the European Commission (the "Commission") put forward two legislative proposals aimed with the objective of modernising the payments industry and broader financial...

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On 3 October 2019, the European and Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) published an updated version of its Q&As on investor protection and intermediaries topics under Markets in Financial ...