WH Insights: Employment Contracts For C-Level Managers (Video)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

The EU AI Act's Article 50 introduces age-dependent disclosure requirements for AI-powered NPCs in video games, creating a new compliance framework where the same generative character may require explicit labeling in one context but not another. This provision intersects with emerging consumer protection regulations and child safety standards, fundamentally changing how gaming studios must assess their AI implementations based on actual player demographics rather than abstract user models.

The EU AI Act's transparency obligations became enforceable on 2 August 2026, requiring providers and deployers of AI systems to clearly disclose AI-generated content, inform users of AI interactions, and label deepfakes. Organizations must now navigate new compliance requirements including disclosure obligations for emotion recognition systems and content on matters of public interest, while facing potential fines of up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover for non-compliance.

The EU Commission has surprisingly withdrawn the proposed AI Liability Directive from consideration. This was announced in the Commission's 2025 work programme, adopted on the 11 February 2025.

On 24 July 2025, the Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Act (Act XXI of 2025) ("Citizenship Amendment Act") came into force, marking the end of the granting of Maltese citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment.

The European Union has reached a compromise on the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR), introducing sweeping changes to harmonise payment rules across Member States. The package addresses fragmentation under PSD2 by migrating conduct-of-business rules into directly applicable regulations, while introducing new provisions on cash access, cryptocurrency payment services, fraud liability, and open banking.

The Water Services Corporation has issued a major tender for the design, construction and commissioning of a new reverse osmosis desalination plant in Pembroke, Malta, with a nominal capacity of 11,200 m³ per day. The procurement follows EU Directive 2014/25/EU procedures and requires the existing plant to remain operational throughout the project's 100-week completion period. Economic operators must navigate extensive technical requirements covering reverse-osmosis systems, electrical infrastructure,

The Romanian regulatory framework for gaming was reformed in 2015–16. This created a gambling market that can be generally characterised...

In a landmark ruling delivered yesterday by the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU'), Decision 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the European Union (‘EU') ...

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has become the leading FinTech hub in the Middle East. Through bold regulation, access to global capital, and strategic free zones...

In either case, a € 10,000 donation to a Maltese philanthropic organization must also be made.