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Earlier this year, the European Commission presented a proposal on pay transparency, aimed at ensuring that women and men receive equal pay, for equal work.

Malta's proposed Bill No. 166 seeks to transform workplace protections by implementing the ILO's Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019. The legislation expands coverage beyond traditional employees to include jobseekers, volunteers, and interns, while redefining work environments to encompass digital spaces, commutes, and work-related social activities. Will these sweeping reforms set a new standard for workplace dignity and safety in Malta?

The Maltese Government has recently issued the ‘Posting of Workers in Malta (Amendment) Regulations, 2020' which is scheduled to come into force on the 30th of July 2020.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive, which came into force on 6 June 2023, must be transposed into national law by all European Member States by 7 June 2026.

Employment Law in Malta is mainly governed by the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta) (the ‘EIRA'), which ensures fair treatment of workers...

In this article, we delve into the various stages of employment – from pre-employment considerations to the termination process – highlighting key areas and legal intricacies that employers need to be aware of.

The European Court of Justice (the "ECJ") has recently ruled on the case C-157/15 related to Ms. Samira Achbita, a receptionist working for the company G4S Secure Solutions NV.

On the 26th of June 2020, the Government of Malta issued Legal Notice 262 of 2020, entitled the Posting of Workers in Malta (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, which regulations shall come into...

The Maltese legislator is currently tasked with the implementation of the International Labour Organization Convention C190, the Violence and Harassment Convention ("the ILO Convention").

Malta's new Equal Pay Transparency and Reporting Regulations 2026 transpose EU Directive 2023/970, establishing comprehensive obligations for employers in both public and private sectors. The regulations mandate pay structure transparency, gender pay gap reporting, and enhanced worker protections to ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women.

On 11 October 2022, in the case of Beeler vs Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights (‘‘ECHR'') held that the Swiss government was discriminating against men in its pension rules on widowers' pensions...

On 11 October 2022, in the case of Beeler vs Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights (‘‘ECHR'') held that the Swiss government was discriminating against men in its pension rules on widowers' pensions.

The principle of equal pay is laid down in Article 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. However, the gender pay gap in the EU remains and currently stands at around 14%.

Maltese employment laws focus primarily on employee protection at work, particularly by setting minimum thresholds for work conditions.

On 23rd February 2026, the Parliament of Malta tabled Bill No. 166 (the “Bill”), which proposes amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452)...

​As a hiring manager, you know the importance of finding the right candidate for your team. A successful hire can help drive business growth and improve team dynamics, while a bad hire...

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta) defines discriminatory treatment in the employment sector...