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In the midst of a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with vaccines being hailed as the only way to control the rising number of positive cases, a common question that we are often being asked is ...

As our Health Authorities continue testing and tracing for COVID-19, many employers have had to face a new reality of having a number of employees in mandatory quarantine.

Employers are considered to have a duty of care towards their employees. The Maltese Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act ...

​In recent years, mental health has become a trending topic in the HR world. In spite of this, the topic still remains somewhat of a taboo in many workplaces.

In its judgement, delivered on the 19 October 2021 in the names of Mario Galea vs. Malta Freeport Terminals Limited and John Aquilina, the First Hall of the Civil Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Toni Abela, ...

Following the Corona-Virus outbreak in Malta, the Government has on the 18th of March 2020 announced measures to assist employers in these unprecedented times.

News of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Northern Italy has sparked nationwide concerns about the possibility of contagion reaching our shores.

Although within the Private Sector, employees do have a right to request flexible work arrangements, the right to disconnect in case of an affirmative reply to such requests, or generally...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the processing of health data and when such data may be processed, especially in light of the fact that employers are obliged ...

On 25 May 2020, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU- OHSA) published non-binding guidelines with the aim of retaining a safe working environment, now that many are returning to their workplace.

At one point or another, we all have that moment of wonder and ask ourselves: ‘should I quit my job?' This might come after being in a role for a long period of time or after changes within an organisation.

By means of a preliminary plea, the Club insisted that since it was not Camilleri's employer, it follows that it was not the proper defendant to the case.

Legal Notice 321 of 2024 (the "Legal Notice"), brought into effect the Health and Safety at Work Act, Chapter 646 of the laws of Malta (the "Act").

The following information is intended to shed further light on the current concerns which are being raised by Employees due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The ever growing number of Malta-flagged vessels is evidence of the robust framework within which the Maltese ship-registry operates.

EU law lays down rules regarding working hours of an employee such as the maximum working hours per week, minimum rest times and the maximum overtime hours, which are all enforceable by Member States through local employment legislation.

​The term ‘employee retention' refers to the effort taken by a company to hold onto its employees. In the current climate, businesses are looking to work on their employee retention strategies...