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Malta Surprises With Last-minute Transposition Of The Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need To Know

Malta has transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive ahead of schedule, introducing immediate obligations with notably tight deadlines. How do Malta's new regulations differ from the Directive...

European Union Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Malta Implements The Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need To Know

Malta has officially implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive through new regulations that introduce significant obligations for employers. The rules cover equal pay requirements, salary transparency in recruitment, worker information rights, gender pay gap reporting thresholds, and enforcement measures including tribunal redress and criminal fines.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

This 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...

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Pay Transparency Has Arrived In Malta: Are You Ready? Set. Go!

Malta has transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive through new regulations that fundamentally change how employers must approach remuneration and workplace transparency. Organizations can no longer rely...

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The New Equal Pay Regulations 2026 Published: Implementing The EU Pay Transparency Directive In Malta

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Malta Implements The Pay Transparency Directive

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

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

Overhaul Of Malta’s Sectoral Employment Standards

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Malta’s WRO Reform Explained: Key Questions On Updated Conditions Of Work

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Closing The Gap: New Parental Leave For Surrogacy Cases In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Reforms To Wage Regulation Orders Presented At Times Of Malta Event

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Malta Proposes New Legal Protections Against Workplace Violence And Harassment

Malta Employment

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

In Session: Property Law Revision – Dr. Phyllis Aquilina X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Law Performance

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Ganado Advocates

Malta-Romania Tax Treaty Now Aligns With OECD’s MAP Standard

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WH Partners

Malta Permanent Residence For Americans 2026 | MPRP Guide

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Malta’s Direct And Indirect Tax Framework: 2026 Updates

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Papilio Services Limited

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

New Miscarriage Leave And Parental Bereavement Leave Introduced In Malta

Malta has enacted significant legislative reforms introducing dedicated paid leave for miscarriage and parental bereavement, recognising the profound impact of pregnancy loss and child death on employees. These new regulations establish clear entitlements, reimbursement mechanisms, and employment protections while ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding workers against discrimination.

Malta Employment

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Integration Course Now Mandatory For TCN Work Permit Renewals In Malta

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

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

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...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Consolidates Special 15% Flat‑tax Regimes For Highly Skilled Individuals

Malta has introduced a consolidated 15% flat tax regime for highly skilled, non-domiciled professionals, replacing multiple existing incentive schemes.

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The Sovereign Group

Guidelines On The Tax Treatment Of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules

Malta Employment

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Grant Thornton Malta

Probation In Maltese Employment Law

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Bill 166: A New Article 29A Of The Employment And Industrial Relations Act

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Extends Parental Leave Rights To Parents Of Children Born Abroad

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

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GVZH Advocates

Employment Law Risks In Cross-Border Remote Work: Key Considerations For Malta-Based Employers

Malta Employment

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BDO Malta

Amendments To The Employment And Industrial Relations Act – Bill No. 166 Of 2026: Key Changes

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi 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

Employment Law Risks In Cross-Border Remote Work: Key Considerations For Malta-Based Employers

Cross-border remote work has evolved from an exceptional arrangement to an operational reality. While commercially attractive, it introduces a range of legal exposures that are frequently underestimated. Once an employee performs their duties from another jurisdiction even temporarily the legal landscape can shift in ways that affect employment rights, social security, tax, health and safety obligations, and corporate risk.

Malta Employment

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BDO Malta

Amendments To The Employment And Industrial Relations Act – Bill No. 166 Of 2026: Key Changes

On 3 March 2026, Bill No. 166 — An Act to further amend the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 452) — was published in the Government Gazette.

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

The right of employees to vacation leave is one of the foremost entitlements in employment law, not just nationally, but also at EU level.

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)

Intellectual Property ("IP") has become an increasingly vital asset for organisations that rely on innovation, data and technology in their operations. As a result, IP ownership rights between employers and employees...

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Tax Rules For Highly Skilled Individuals

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Papilio Services Limited

Understanding Malta's Updated Labour Migration Policy

Malta's Labour Migration Policy regulates the employment of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), ensuring that labour migration responds to genuine market needs while protecting workers' rights and supporting social cohesion.

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta has confirmed revised social security contribution thresholds that will apply from the 1st of January 2026. The new figures represent a moderate upward adjustment...

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

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

More Legal Support For Families

Over the last few days, two new legal notices have been published – L.N. 274 of 2025 and L.N. 275 of 2025.

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

Platform Work Revisited – The New EU Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Qualifying Employment In Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Employed Or Self-Employed? Determining Employment Status In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New Employment Law Amendment: Regulating Payment Of Wages For Third-Country Nationals

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Need For A Disciplinary Policy "In Black And White"

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Turning Pay Transparency Compliance Into A Competitive Edge

Malta Employment

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Grant Thornton Malta

Mandatory Trade Union Membership In Malta: A Short-Lived Proposal

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

New Pay Transparency Obligations For Employers In Malta As From 27th August 2025

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

New Employment Right – The Right To Transparency

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Pay Transparency In Malta: Preparing For The Changes Effective 27 August 2025

Malta Employment

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WH Partners

Companies May Turn To ESOPs To Drive Retention And Engagement Of Employees

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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