Malta: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Remote and hybrid work arrangements in Malta carry significant legal implications that extend far beyond operational convenience. Employers must navigate a complex web of employment protections, working-time regulations, data protection requirements, anti-discrimination duties, and cross-border tax considerations. Without proper contractual frameworks and compliance procedures, organizations risk employment claims, discrimination awards, regulatory enforcement action, and unexpected permanent establishment

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

Maltese employment law departs from the ordinary civil rule that claimants must prove their allegations when it comes to discrimination claims. Once an employee establishes facts suggesting discriminatory treatment, the burden shifts to the employer to prove the decision was lawful and non-discriminatory. This article examines the EU origins of this evidential framework, its implementation across multiple Maltese regulations, and how the courts have applied it in practice.

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.

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 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...

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...

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

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