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

By 2026, Maltese employment law has reached a defining moment. The legal framework itself has not radically changed, yet the way it is applied has become sharper, and significantly less tolerant of ambiguity.

Malta Employment

BD

BDO Malta

HR In The Know 1/2026: What Next For The Reform Of The State Labour Inspection?

In autumn 2025, labour law reforms sparked intense public debate, especially a proposal to expand the powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP). The plan would allow district inspectors to issue administrative decisions...

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Poland Moves Ahead On Pay Transparency

In December 2025, Poland cemented its position as the front-runner in the race to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with new legislation coming into force and a comprehensive draft bill being published.

Poland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta Employment

CG

CSB Group

Global Employment Law In 2026: Three Trends Set To Define The Year Ahead

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employment Case Law Selection - France | Second Semester Of 2025

France Employment

D

Dechert

Sélection de jurisprudence de droit social – France | Second semestre 2025

France Employment

D

Dechert

Transnational Mobility, A1 Certification, And Italian Social Security (INPS) Assessments: The Evolution Of EU Case Law

Italy Employment

WS

WST Law & Tax Firm

Pay Transparency Laws In Ireland – Are You Ready For June 2026?

Ireland Employment

MG

Maples Group

Employment: Newsletter Q2-Q4 2025 - Poland

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Law 5239/2025 On Fair Work For All: Simplifying Legislation – Supporting Workers – Protection In Practice

Greece Employment

BL

Bernitsas Law

Navigating Wages In Malta

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Disclosure Opportunity To Regularise Misclassification Of Self-Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

LexisNexis France – Financial Responsibility Of Public Officials: 3 Years After The 2022 Reform, What Is The Assessment? (Video)

France Litigation

UA

UGGC Avocats

Key Challenges In Real Estate Valuations (Video)

Luxembourg Real Estate

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Lex Inside – Exclusive Distribution Agreements (Video)

France Anti-trust

UA

UGGC Avocats

EU Affirms June Deadline For The Pay Transparency Directive

In response to a question posed by a Member of Parliament (MEP) back in October, and against a backdrop of uneven progress on national implementation...

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Poland Moves Ahead With Pay Transparency: Recruitment Rules Set For December, Broader Obligations On The Horizon

Poland is taking significant steps toward implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. From 24 December 2025, new rules will apply to the recruitment process...

Poland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Bill No. 8634 Passed: Key Changes To Luxembourg's Pension Regime

The draft bill No. 8634 to amend Luxembourg's pension regime was adopted by the Chambre des Députés on December 18, 2025.

Luxembourg Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Employment Update: Q4 2025

Welcome to our Q4 2025 Employment Update. This newsletter aims to provide key updates, expert analysis and actionable guidance to help navigate the ever-changing world of employment law.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

New Directive On European Works Councils

Luxembourg Employment

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Can An Employer Dismiss A Statutory Director On Suspicion Of A Criminal Offence?

Netherlands Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement To CP160 And Updated F&P Guidance

Ireland Wealth Mgt

W

Walkers

Economics Weekly Alert 46/2025

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

Fair Employment Monitoring: A Stark Reminder For NI Employers

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Transaction et prescription : la Cour de cassation clarifie la règle

France Employment

AD

August Debouzy

Is A Verbal Agreement Valid In Cyprus? What Courts Consider Legally Binding

Cyprus Employment

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Changes To The Social Security Contributory Code And Respective Regulations

Portugal Employment

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PLMJ

Focus On Labour Law – 4th Quarter 2025

Worldwide Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Revised European Works Councils Directive Adopted By The EU

European Union Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Is A Verbal Agreement Valid In Cyprus? What Courts Consider Legally Binding

The short answer is yes. A verbal agreement can be valid and legally binding in Cyprus, provided that certain legal conditions are met. However, the lack of written proof can make enforcement more difficult.

Cyprus Employment

MC

Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Changes To The Social Security Contributory Code And Respective Regulations

On 9 December 2025, amendments were published to the Contributory Regimes Code of the Social Security Welfare System and to the relevant Regulatory Decree.

Portugal Employment

P

PLMJ

Focus On Labour Law – 4th Quarter 2025

As the year draws to a close, we are issuing our last Focus on Labour Law for 2025 with its usual overview of important labour court decisions of the last few months and updates on new legislation.

Worldwide Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Revised European Works Councils Directive Adopted By The EU

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have now adopted a new Directive to revise the European Works Councils Directive 2009/38/EC (the "Directive").

European Union Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Fokus Arbeitsrecht – 4. Quartal 2025

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Company Pension Schemes: Bundestag Passes Second Act Strengthening Company Pensions

On 5 December 2025, the Bundestag (finally) passed the Second Act Strengthening Company Pensions (Betriebsrentenstärkungsgesetz II, BRSG II).

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Betriebliche Altersversorgung: Bundestag Verabschiedet BRSG II

Der Bundestag hat (endlich) das Zweite Betriebsrentenstärkungsgesetz (BRSG II) verabschiedet. Das BRSG II intendiert eine notwendige Verbreiterung...

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Further Clarity On The German Pay Transparency Act: Top Earners As Suitable Comparators

The EU Pay Transparency Directive stipulates that member states must transpose their provisions into national law by June 7, 2026.

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: Should Employers Seek Reimbursement For Study Costs?

In principle, employees who undergo compulsory training within the meaning of Article 7:611a of the Dutch Civil Code do not have to repay any fees for such training; their employer bears all the costs of course fees, books, exams and the like.

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Italian Descendants 2025 Decree: Entry And Citizenship

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Restructuring: Key Dos And Don'ts For Employers

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

Malta Employment

FF

FFF Legal

Beyond Barriers: Disability Rights In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

HR In The Know 8/2025: New Obligations For Employers Regarding Pay Transparency And Equality - Published Assumptions For The Draft

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

High Court Clarifies Law On Dismissal Of Cases For Delay

Ireland Litigation

WF

William Fry

Economics Weekly Alert 44/2025

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Employment

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Strengthens The Rights Of Parents With Disabled Children

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Duty Of Loyalty And Non-compete Covenants: Redefining Corporate Protection Strategies

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

Platform Work Revisited – The New EU Directive

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

National Strike In Belgium: A Q&A

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

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Lewis Silkin

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Solsidus Law

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IL

Ius Laboris

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Fondia Oyj

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