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The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Directive 2023/970 (hereinafter referred to as the "Pay Transparency Directive") of the 10 May 2023, was implemented in order to strengthen the application of the principle of equal...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Besides having exclusive competence to hear and decide on other matters falling under article 75 (1) of the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (CAP 452)...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Turning Pay Transparency Compliance Into A Competitive Edge

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is not just a regulatory requirement, it's a strategic lever for transforming workplace culture, enhancing employer branding, and driving operational excellence.

Malta Employment

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Grant Thornton Malta

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

The proposal to introduce mandatory trade union membership was included in the Government's Electoral Manifesto for the 2022 General Election.

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

New Amendment To EIRA Comes Into Force Today

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Leading With Care: Supporting Employees Through Life's Different Chapters

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Auto-enrolment Occupational Pension Regime: What Will This Mean For Employers?

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Stronger Enforcement For Breaches Of Employment Law Introduced By Act XIV Of 2025

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The Compliance Journey Of High-risk AI Providers And Deployers

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

BDO Malta Appoints Chris Scicluna As Group COO And Executive Director

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Finance Malta

BOV Employees Give Over 2,800 Hours In Voluntary Work

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Finance Malta

The New EU Data Act

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BDO Malta

Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 1

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

The proposal to introduce mandatory trade union membership was included in the Government's Electoral Manifesto for the 2022 General Election.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Employee Share Option Plans ("ESOPS") are employee benefit schemes that allow such to gain ownership in the company through shares options and retention mechanisms.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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...

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Immigration For Skilled Workers: EU Blue Card Explained

Malta Immigration

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Malta Labour Migration Policy

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Grant Thornton Malta

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

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

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Directive 2023/970 (hereinafter referred to as the "Pay Transparency Directive") of the 10 May 2023, was implemented in order to strengthen the application of the principle of equal...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Labour Migration Policy Updates 2025

Malta has introduced significant reforms to its labour migration framework. The first set of measures came into force on 1 August 2025, while further enhancements will apply from 1 October 2025.

Malta Immigration

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Papilio Services Limited

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

The EU Pay Transparency Directive, which came into force on 6 June 2023, must be transposed into national law by all European Member States by 7 June 2026.

Malta Employment

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WH Partners

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Analysing 'Equal Pay For Equal Work' In Malta

Malta Employment

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Strengthening Enforcement: A New Bill Amending The Employment And Industrial Relations Act (CAP 452 Of The Laws Of Malta)

Malta Employment

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LGBTQI+ Rights In Malta: From Conservative Roots To Progressive Leader

Malta Employment

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Attard Baldacchino

Combating Workplace Discrimination

European Union Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Right Of Discrimination And Damages

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GTG

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Auto-enrolment Occupational Pension Regime: What Will This Mean For Employers?

Recent launch of public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime in Malta

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Updates To The Pension (Tax Exemption) Rules And The Tax Rebate (Pensioners) Rules

S.L. 123.204 gradually exempts pension income over a five-year period starting in 2022. Legal Notice 356 of 2024 has revised thresholds applicable to exempt pension income earned on or after 1 January 2025 for 2025 and 2026.

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Notice Of Publication Of MFSA's Revised Rulebooks Transposing The DORA Amending Directive

As the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (the "DORA Regulation") and Directive (EU) 2022/2556 (the "DORA Amending Directive") is drawing closer (17th January, 2025)...

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Ganado Advocates

Attractive Residence Programmes And Tax Benefits For Expatriates

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Dixcart Group Limited

Moving Or Retiring To Malta From UK After Brexit

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Malta's Pensions Tax Exemption Rules

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Retiring In Malta: Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) Vs. United Nations Pensions Programme (Unpp) Overview

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Comprehensive Guide For The United Nations Pensions Programme (UNPP) In Malta

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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

Besides having exclusive competence to hear and decide on other matters falling under article 75 (1) of the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (CAP 452)...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Understanding The Calculation Of Compensation In Industrial Tribunal Decisions

Art. 81 (2) (a) EIRA : "Where on a complaint made under article 75, the Tribunal finds that the grounds for the complaint are well-founded –(a) in cases of unfair dismissal...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Warning Letters In Employment

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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GTG

The Cost Of Neglect: Why Disciplinary Procedures Are Essential For Fair Dismissal

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Framework, Specific Considerations, And Case Law

Malta Employment

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GTG

When Employers Cross The Line: Unpacking Dishonest Dismissals

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Complexities Of Employment

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

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Navigating Developments In Irish Pensions Law (Video)

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Arthur Cox

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