Why Should An Employer Have Policies In Place?

A policy is a predetermined course of action, established to provide clear guidelines to staff on how the company operates. Along the years, policies have become an essential part of well-structured and professional organisations, as they provide, direction and guidelines for the day to day operations of the company, as well as, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and codes of practice. At the moment, Maltese laws do not oblige companies to incorporate policies as part of their operations. However, it is increasingly becoming a practice which is highly recommended by both lawyers and the Industrial Tribunal ('Tribunal').

Policies are equally beneficial for employers and employees, as they provide a consistent and uniform environment at the place of work, since they:-