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ARTICLE · 16 JULY 2026

Malta Implements The EU Pay Transparency Directive

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The implementation of the Equal Pay (Transparency and Reporting) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 173 of 2026) marks a major development in Malta’s employment law framework.

MaltaEmployment and HR
Thomas Jacobsen
Thomas Jacobsen
Szabolcs Toth
Szabolcs Toth

The implementation of the Equal Pay (Transparency and Reporting) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 173 of 2026) marks a major development in Malta’s employment law framework. Published on 5 June 2026 and entering into force on 7 June 2026, the Regulations transpose Directive (EU) 2023/970, commonly referred to as the EU Pay Transparency Directive, into Maltese law.

The new framework is designed to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through enhanced transparency, reporting obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. While Malta has long recognised the right to equal pay under the Employment and Industrial Relations Act, the Regulations introduce a significantly more structured and proactive compliance regime for employers.

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