Malta: Contract of Employment

Performance bonuses in Malta have become standard in employment contracts, offering financial incentives for employees while helping employers attract talent. However, these bonuses exist in a legal grey area...

Malta's recent reform of Wages Council Wages Regulation Orders introduces significant changes to employment law, including immediate sick leave entitlement, standardized bereavement and marriage leave, and the abolition of age-based minimum wage discrimination. The amendments, effective June 30, 2026, establish new protections for Sunday work, shift premiums, and employer-funded uniforms across all regulated sectors.

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...

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

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...

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act and Regulations enacted under the auspices of the Act...

The saying ‘equal pay for equal work' has somewhat become a cliché mantra often cited in employment matters. It is a guiding-principle which employers are afraid to infringe...

During employment, the relationship between the employer and the employee is one of trust, confidence and faith.

On March 11, 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgement in Associated Supplies Limited vs. Joseph Mizzi, clarifying the scope of fiduciary duties under Maltese law.