European Union: Employment and HR

Malta has introduced a mandatory integration course for third-country nationals working in the country, covering Maltese culture, language, and civic participation.

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 Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (PDF 467KB) was signed into law on 31 March.

The Government of Malta has issued a significant public procurement call (CT2122/2026) for the development of the Sir Temi Zammit Hospital for Older Persons, a large-scale project combining construction, financing...

However, under the MFSA’s outsourcing expectations, the moment a third party supports a critical or important function, the conversation changes. You are no longer buying a service; you are creating a dependency that must be governable, auditable, and exitable.

In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting regulatory landscapes, managing payroll effectively has become more critical and complex than ever.

The Dutch coalition government has unveiled sweeping employment law reforms affecting everything from startup equity compensation to pension ages, while courts and regulators tackle...

It is not unusual for workplace tensions, sickness absence and performance concerns to arise at the same time.

Every year, the month of March brings global attention to equality, inclusion and the fight against discrimination.

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...

Grievances will sometimes arise in the workplace. These can relate to issues with pay and conditions, other employees and misunderstandings.

Malta's Tax & Customs Administration has issued comprehensive guidelines clarifying the 15% tax regime for highly skilled individuals, introducing progressive income thresholds that increase every five years and establishing transitional arrangements for aviation sector roles. The guidelines address critical implementation details including annual tax option exercises, competent authority designations, and role eligibility criteria that prioritize job functions over titles.