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The CP Legislative Updates Series – June 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of June 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

Malta Commercial

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Malta Labour Migration Policy

Malta is entering a new chapter in its approach to labour migration. On 1 August 2025, the first set of measures under the newly issued Malta Labour Migration Policy will come into effect, reshaping how foreign nationals...

Malta Immigration

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Grant Thornton Malta

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

At Fenech & Fenech Advocates and Fenlex, we believe that a progressive workplace begins with a compassionate culture, one that recognises the realities of life and responds with empathy, flexibility and real support.

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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

Malta Residence

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi 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

Members' Spotlight: HSF HealthPlan - Promoting Wellbeing Through Health

Malta Healthcare

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Finance Malta

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

EU Omnibus IV And GDPR Simplification

European Union Privacy

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GTG

Unpaid Wages And Maritime Claims: A Captain's Legal Battle Before The Maltese Courts

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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Attard Baldacchino

Extension Of Urgent Family Leave Under Maltese Law

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

通过投资获得马耳他公民身份 (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

Transforming Payments With The EUDI Wallet

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BDO Malta

6.5 - Nikolai Lubrano Meets With Abigail Cutajar (Podcast)

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Ganado Advocates

BDO Legal Guide To The New Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

ESMA Releases Final Regulatory Standards Ahead Of MiCA Implementation

European Union Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Updates To The Maritime Labour Rules

Malta has officially introduced the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, updating its regulatory framework to align with the latest changes in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Malta Expands Urgent Family Leave To Support Work-Life Balance

Starting from the 4th of April 2025, employees in Malta will have access to thirty-two (32) hours of urgent family leave per year, which is double the previous allowance of fifteen (15) hours.

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

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

Transfer Of Business Regulations In Malta – Protecting Employee Rights

In Malta, the transfer of business ownership can be a complex process, affecting both the company structures and the employees' rights and welfare.

Malta Employment

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GTG

Employment Musts: The Value Of An Employment Handbook

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Automatic Renewal And Unfair Termination: Case Summary

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Warning Letters In Employment

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Right Of Discrimination And Damages

Malta Government

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GTG

Employment Tips For Third-Country Nationals In Malta

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Switching Gears: The Rules On Transitioning From One Form Of Employment To Another

European Union 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

Case Study – Refusal Decision Appealed

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

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

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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GTG

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

The Protection of Maternity (Employment) Regulations [S.L. 452.91] (hereinafter "the Regulations") have the aim of laying down the minimum requirements to safeguard the employment rights of pregnant employees...

Malta Employment

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GTG

Case Study – Refusal Decision Appealed

An appeal against the Health Care Professions Appeals Committee's rejection decision, concerning our client, an Iranian national.

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

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

The Industrial Tribunal's latest decision addresses the unfair dismissal of the Chief Operations Officer at the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA'). The case centres on the MFSA's...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Redundancy in the Maltese context is generally regularised by the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA).

Malta Employment

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GTG

When Employers Cross The Line: Unpacking Dishonest Dismissals

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

'Equal Pay For Work Of Equal Value' The Importance Of Comparing Like With Like

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal') on 5th October 2022 in the names James D'Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited...

Malta Employment

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Finance Malta

'Equal Pay For Work Of Equal Value' The Importance Of Comparing Like With Like

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal') on 5th October 2022 in the names James D'Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited...

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Malta, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Malta Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The Fight Against Political Discrimination In Employment Matters – A Legal Review

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta) defines discriminatory treatment in the employment sector...

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

To Be Paid Or Not To Be – The EU Commission Proposal On Improving Traineeships At EU Level

European Union Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Update On The Platform Work Directive

European Union Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

DIER Launches Employment Agencies Web Portal

Malta Employment

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Malta Residence Permits For Highly Qualified Individuals

European Union Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI) Overview

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Do Employee Share Options Encourage Employee Retention?

Malta Employment

CG

CSB Group

The EU Pay Transparency Directive – What's In Store?

European Union Employment

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Advocating For Equal Treatment In Part-Time Employment

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Setting Up As A Freelancer

Malta Employment

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Finance Malta

Working In Parallel

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Considering An Employment Contract: Is It Necessary?

Malta Employment

CG

CSB Group

Project Seafarer Harmony

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Increase In Protection Of Salary Caught By Garnishee Order

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

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