ArticleAmendment To The Highly Qualified Persons RulesLegal Notice 225 of 2015 has amended the Highly Qualified Persons (HQP) Rules which were originally promulgated in 2010.MaltaTaxGVZH Advocates
ArticleAbolishment Of ‘Employment License' Requirement For Residents With Long Term StatusIn July 2020, the EU Commission (‘Commission') initiated infringement procedures against Malta in relation to the abolishment of the employment license requirement for residents ...MaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleExtension Of Urgent Family Leave Under Maltese LawImportant amendments have been introduced through the Urgent Family Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2025 to the already existing Urgent Family Leave Regulations, 2004.MaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleCovid-19 Update – Publication Of MS Notice 158Transport Malta publishes MS Notice 158 relating to Extraordinary measures resulting from the Covid-19 Pandemic.MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fenech & Fenech Advocates
ArticleIntegration Course Now Mandatory For TCN Work Permit Renewals In MaltaMalta has introduced a mandatory integration course for third-country nationals working in the country, covering Maltese culture, language, and civic participation. MaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleJurisdiction Of The Industrial Tribunal In The Case Of Fixed Term Contracts Successfully ChallengedBy 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 fallMaltaEmployment and HRMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleMalta Extends Parental Leave Rights To Parents Of Children Born AbroadLegal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication. MaltaEmployment and HRCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleQualifying Employment In Aviation AmendmentIncome Tax Act (CAP. 123) Qualifying Employment in Aviation (Personal Tax) (Amendment) Rules, 2020.MaltaEmployment and HRKPMG Malta
ArticlePerformance Bonus Paid Out More Than 5 Years LaterThe Court of Appeal in its Inferior Jurisdiction overturned a decision taken by the Court of Magistrates and ordered the payment of a performance bonus owed by the Transport Authority in MaltaMaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleThe EU Blue Card ExplainedThe EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly skilled non-EU/EEA nationals which allows one to work and live in 25 countries within the European Union.European UnionEmployment and HRSciberras Advocates
ArticleAutomatic Renewal And Unfair Termination: Case SummaryThe judgement Brian Schembri v National Orchestra Limited, decided by the First Hall, Civil Court by Onor Imhallef Dr. Giovanni M Grixti, on the 30th of September 2024...MaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Rules On Penalty And Non-compete ClauseIn its judgement dated 26 May 2021, Antonio Camilleri, in the name and representation of Antonio's Barber Shop vs Salvatore Sicurella, the Court of Appeal, presided over by the Honorary Lawrence Mintoff...MaltaEmployment and HRGanado Advocates
ArticleEmployment Law – The ‘Non-Compete' ClauseThe non-compete clause, being a restrictive covenant which is usually included in employment contracts, is not regulated by Maltese Law. MaltaEmployment and HRCSB Group
ArticleGuidance For Employers In Malta On Dealing With The CoronavirusNews on the coronavirus (COVID-19) keeps gaining momentum and so do employment law questions about the virus. This article provides some guidance for employers in MaltaMaltaEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleMalta 2018 BudgetThe Minister for Finance presented the Budget for Malta for the year 2018.MaltaEmployment and HRGriffiths + Associates Ltd
ArticleMutual Trust And Good Faith Cannot Replace A Binding Agreement, Rules Court Of AppealThis case, which was determined by the Court of Appeal by means of a final judgment dated 3rd June 2026, concerns an appeal filed by The Nuance Group (Malta) Limited against a decision of the Industrial Tribunal...MaltaEmployment and HRFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleRestraint Of Trade Clauses In Employment ContractsHistorically, the general rule adopted was that all clauses in restraint of trade were considered invalid. MaltaEmployment and HRG M Corporate and Fiduciary Services Limited
ArticleTerminating A Pregnant Employee's Employment During The Probation PeriodLocal employers are empowered to legally terminate their employees' employment during the probation period need or necessity to provide a reason to justify such dismissal.MaltaEmployment and HRCSB Group
ArticleWork-Life Balance For Parents And Carers RegulationsBy virtue of Legal Notice 201 of 2022, entitled the Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers Regulations (the "Legal Notice"), published on 12 July 2022,...MaltaEmployment and HRWH Partners