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Legal Update: Uniform Bereavement And Marriage Leave Entitlements Across All Sectors

Malta has introduced amendments to the Minimum Special Leave Entitlement Regulations, establishing a uniform minimum entitlement of three working days for both marriage leave and bereavement leave across all employment sectors. This reform addresses historical discrepancies between sectors that previously resulted in inconsistent leave entitlements, with some employees receiving only one day of bereavement leave and two days of marriage leave while others enjoyed more favorable terms under specific Wage Reg

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

A New Way To Hire? Understanding The Employer Of Record Model In Malta

As businesses expand globally and seek to hire talent across borders, Employer of Record (EoR) arrangements have become an increasingly popular solution. This article examines how Malta's legal and regulatory framework applies to EoR models, exploring the licensing requirements, employment obligations, and potential risks that both EoR providers and user undertakings must navigate when operating in the Maltese jurisdiction.

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Rights Of Pregnant Employees

In the field of employment, there subsists a common misconception that a prospective employer enjoys absolute freedom and discretion in choice of candidates and ultimately, employees.

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

The Probationary Period, Legislative Amendments And The Principle Of Contractual Freedom

In a judgment delivered on 17 June 2026, the Court of Appeal (Inferior Jurisdiction), presided over by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff, overturned the decision of the Industrial Tribunal dated 24 April 2025 in the case of John Oliver George Taylor vs In My Mind Limited.

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Performance Bonuses: An Employer’s Discretion Or An Employee’s Entitlement?

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Conditions Of Work Regulation Orders: Malta’s 2026 WRO Reform Explained

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Mutual Trust And Good Faith Cannot Replace A Binding Agreement, Rules Court Of Appeal

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Can Seamen Claim Unfair Dismissal Before The Industrial Tribunal?

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Difference: Malta Employment Agreements And Services Agreements

Malta Employment

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Intra-Corporate Transfers In Malta: A Practical Guide For Employers

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New Miscarriage Leave And Parental Bereavement Leave Introduced In Malta

Malta Employment

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Integration Course Now Mandatory For TCN Work Permit Renewals In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Trade Unions Demand Statutory ‘Right To Disconnect’ In Malta’s Family Leave Reforms

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Guidelines On The Tax Treatment Of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules

Malta Employment

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Grant Thornton Malta

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) 2026: Requirements, Costs & Timeline

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Malta Permanent Residence For Americans: Requirements, Costs & Benefits (2026)

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Circular Economy In Malta’s Hospitality Sector

Malta Environment

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Grant Thornton Malta

Malta’s New Tax Residence Rules 2026: What Changes In 2027

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GVZH Advocates

Malta And Online Gaming

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

Probation In Maltese Employment Law

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...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Exit Strategy: Settlement Agreements, Releases & Avoiding Post‑Employment Claims

The end of an employment relationship is often where legal risk quietly peaks. While terminations, resignations, and redundancies may appear routine, poorly managed exits can expose organisations...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Extends Parental Leave Rights To Parents Of Children Born Abroad

Legal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication.

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Malta's New Tax Regime For Senior Professionals In Family Offices And Associated Sectors

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...

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GVZH Advocates

Vacation Leave: An Employee Right, Conditioned On Employer Needs?

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Innovation At Work And At Home: Clarifying Employer And Employee IP Rights Under Maltese Law (Part 1)

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Misclassification Of Employees As Self-Employed Individuals

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

New 15% Tax Rate For Highly Skilled Professionals In Finance And Gaming

Malta Employment

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GTG

Malta Introduces Special Tax Regime For Senior Employees Of Family Offices

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The Sovereign Group

Employment In Malta In 2026: When The Relationship Matters More Than The Label

Malta Employment

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BDO Malta

Overview Of Employment Law Amendments In Malta – 2025

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Navigating Wages In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Overview Of Employment Law Amendments In Malta – 2025

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...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Navigating Wages In Malta

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta) (hereinafter referred to as ‘EIRA'), is the main piece of legalisation which regulates all aspects of employment life in Malta.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

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

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

This article forms part of a two-part series examining recent developments in family-related leave entitlements under Maltese law. By virtue of Legal Notice 274 of 2025...

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Qualifying Employment In Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

On the 19th June 2025, EU Ministers within the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Social policy) (EPSCO) have agreed on their negotiating position (‘general approach') on a proposed...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Immigration For Skilled Workers: EU Blue Card Explained

The EU Blue Card allows highly qualified non-EU nationals to live and work in EU Member States under favourable conditions.

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Labour Migration Policy

Malta is entering a new chapter in its approach to labour migration. On 1 August 2025, the first set of measures under the newly issued Malta Labour Migration Policy will come into effect, reshaping how foreign nationals...

Malta Immigration

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Grant Thornton Malta

Re-visiting Disciplinary Proceedings In Employment: Compensation, Re-instatement, Or Both?

In a recent judgement of the 6th of June 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal addressed a significant case concerning unfair dismissal in Malta, confirming a decision of the Industrial Tribunal.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Analysing 'Equal Pay For Equal Work' In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Post-Employment Restraints: Are Employees Still Bound After They Leave?

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Extending Fiduciary Duties: The Court's Recognition Of Employees' Fiduciary Duties In Associated Supplies Limited Vs Joseph Mizzi

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Extension Of Urgent Family Leave Under Maltese Law

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Employment Advisory & Recruitment In Malta (Video)

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

The New Health And Safety At Work Act

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Transfer Of Business Regulations In Malta – Protecting Employee Rights

Malta Employment

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GTG

Employment Musts: The Value Of An Employment Handbook

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Work Permits Solutions For Employers

Malta Immigration

Sciberras Advocates

Automatic Renewal And Unfair Termination: Case Summary

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Attractive Residence Programmes And Tax Benefits For Expatriates

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Dixcart Group Limited

Employment Tips For Third-Country Nationals In Malta

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Switching Gears: The Rules On Transitioning From One Form Of Employment To Another

European Union Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New More Accessible Fast-Track Work Permit In Malta

Malta Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

Understanding Maternity Rights: A Guide For Pregnant And New Mothers In The Workplace

Malta Employment

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GTG

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Ius Laboris

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CSB Group

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