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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
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The Shift In The Burden Of Proof In Employment Discrimination Claims Under Maltese Law
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 Employment
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GVZH Advocates
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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
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Malta Implements The Pay Transparency Directive
Malta has implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive through Legal Notice 173 of 2026, introducing comprehensive regulations on equal pay transparency and reporting that take immediate effect. The new framework establishes requirements for pay categorization, employee information rights, recruitment transparency, and enforcement mechanisms that will fundamentally reshape how pay equity claims are handled in Malta.
Malta Employment
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Reforms To Wage Regulation Orders Presented At Times Of Malta Event
Malta has introduced comprehensive reforms to its Wage Regulation Orders, establishing immediate sick leave entitlement from day one of employment, standardising family-related leave provisions, and equalising minimum wage rates for younger workers. These changes, presented at a Times of Malta business breakfast by committee chair Dr Christine Calleja from Mamo TCV Advocates, represent a significant modernisation of employment standards across all sectors in Malta.
Malta Employment
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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Malta Proposes New Legal Protections Against Workplace Violence And Harassment
Malta's proposed Bill No. 166 seeks to transform workplace protections by implementing the ILO's Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019. The legislation expands coverage beyond traditional employees to include jobseekers, volunteers, and interns, while redefining work environments to encompass digital spaces, commutes, and work-related social activities. Will these sweeping reforms set a new standard for workplace dignity and safety in Malta?
Malta Employment
CC
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
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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
CC
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
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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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