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In 2025, Malta has introduced a series of changes to its employment law, affecting key aspects of the employment relationship, including the payment of wages...

The rights of employees regarding the payment of their wages, as governed by Maltese legislation, are considered as safeguarded in relation to...

At Maltese Law, employers may only terminate employment contracts for two reasons; redundancy and a good and sufficient cause.

Restrictive covenants are contractual provisions that impose limitations on a party's actions, which are often found in employment and property agreements.

This article examines the critical role of employment contracts and internal IP policies in clarifying ownership rights over employee-created intellectual property under Maltese law. It explores practical steps for managing IP during employment and after termination, addressing the complex interplay between statutory provisions, contractual terms, and confidential information protection.

Probation is a fundamental institution of Maltese employment law, serving as a trial period during which both employer and employee can assess the suitability of the employment relationship before...

The Qualifying Employment in Maritime Activities and the Servicing of Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Activities (Personal Tax) Rules, 2018 is a programme that allows senior employees engaged within the maritime...

On March 11, 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgement in Associated Supplies Limited vs. Joseph Mizzi, clarifying the scope of fiduciary duties under Maltese law.

Malta has introduced the Senior Employees of Family Offices, Back Offices, and Treasury Management Operations Tax Rules, 2025 (the "Rules"). Effective from the 1st of January 2025 and applicable as from the 2026 year...

The Protection of Maternity (Employment) Regulations [S.L. 452.91] (hereinafter "the Regulations") have the aim of laying down the minimum requirements to safeguard the employment rights of pregnant employees...

The right of all citizens to work and the state's role in promoting the conditions to make this right effective is enshrined in Malta's 1974 Republican Constitution.

For any period of quarantine as may be determined by the Superintendent of Public Health.

In principle, under Maltese law, the employer generally determines what terms are stipulated in the employee's contract of employment. This is subject to the employee's consent prior to signing...

Malta offers 9 residence programmes to meet different individual circumstances. Some are appropriate for non-EU individuals while others provide an incentive for EU residents to move to Malta.

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.

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

Four new legal notices were published in the August Government Gazette which will affect employment laws in Malta.

The Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI) is a program to attract and retain skilled professionals from third countries to work and live in Malta.