Recent Amendments To Maltese Labour Legislation

On the 10^th August 2018, a number of Legal Notices have been published introducing and/or amending the framework of employment legislation in Malta. Below is a summary of the changes introduced:

Introduction of the "Annual Leave National Standard Order"

These new Regulations on the one hand introduce new principles in respect of the organisation of vacation leave whilst at the same time crystallising the position in respect of other principles which had developed through case law, including that of the ECJ. Below is a summary of the principles covered by the newly introduced Standard Order:

• Annual leave entitlement shall be availed of on days agreed upon between the employer and employee.