Employee Rights Advocating

Advocating for employee rights

Focusing exclusively on human resources and employment enables us to better address the needs of employees.

Reach out to us if something just does not feel right at your workplace or if you are unsure of your employment law rights.

Breaches of Contract of Employment Contract Negotiations Data protection issues in an employment relationship Discrimination and Harassment Employment Arrangements Employment Contracts Grievances, Complaints and Disciplinary Matters Intellectual Property in the employment context

B Breaches of Contract of Employment Breaches of Employment Contract An employment contract is legally binding on both employee and employer. An employment relationship is also regulated by certain workplace policies,... C Contract Negotiations Contract negotiations and drafting An employment contract is the essential basis of a good relationship between the employee and the employer. It will set out the employee’s rights... D Data protection issues in an employment relationship Data protection issues in an employment relationship Fundamental data protection principles apply when processing personal data in the employment context. With the rapid adoption b... D Discrimination and Harassment Discrimination & Harassment Embracing Equality Diversity and dignity are two fundamental principles which an employer should embrace as a basis of its business and its relation... E Employment Arrangements Employment arrangements: definite vs indefinite contracts Employment contracts are broadly divided into two categories: definite and indefinite contracts. These two types are princ... E Employment Contracts What is a contract of employment? A contract of employment is a verbal or written agreement in which a person agrees to provide service to, or to do work for, an employer in return... G Grievances, Complaints and Disciplinary Matters Grievances, Complaints and Disciplinary Matters Types of complaints submitted by employees to their employers At the work place, certain issues may arise which put employees in an ... I Intellectual Property in the employment context The manner in which intellectual property (“IP”) is regulated within the employment context is of paramount importance to employers, particularly those developing new products, sof... I Internships, Traineeships and Apprenticeships Internships, Traineeships and Apprenticeships in Malta Internships and apprenticeships allow young people to gain skills and work experience while studying for a recognised qualifi... J Job Description Job descriptions: Are they important and what information should they include? In general, no law in Malta requires an employer to provide an employee with a job description. It is... L Leave Entitlement Maltese law sets out various leave entitlements attaching to employees. The following is an overview of the general minimum statutory leave entitlements that are currently availabl... P Pre-Employment Vetting How much can an employer investigate a job applicant? Interview questions are designed to help the employer find the best candidate for the job, however, this is within certain lim... P Probation Period What is Probation? The probation period is a period established upon starting a new job. In practice, the probation period allows the employer to objectively assess whether the new... R Recruitment Process How does the Recruitment Process work? Employers use a variety of methods to find qualified candidates. Most companies have a formal process in place for identifying and hiring new... R Residence and Work Permits in Malta Residence and Work Permits in Malta EU/EEA and Swiss nationals EU/EEA and Swiss nationals have the right to freely move and reside in Malta as workers, self-employed persons, stude... R Restrictive Covenants Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts Restrictive clauses in employment agreements may bind employees with their employer even after their employment has been terminated. N... T Taxation Considerations on Taxation and National Insurance in Malta Who is taxable in Malta? Individuals who are both domiciled and ordinarily resident in Malta are taxed on their worldwide... T Telework Telework What is Telework or Remote Working? Telework allows employees to perform their work remotely using information technology, such that work which could also be performed by ... U Unfair Dismissal When would the dismissal of an employee be considered as unfair? The Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the laws of Malta) defines the term “unfair dismissal” ... W Whistleblowing Whistleblowing Who is a whistleblower? A whistle-blower is an employee who, either verbally or in writing, reveals information on an improper practice at their job. The Protection ... W Why employment contracts are important Why employment contracts are important A clear and well-drafted employment contract benefits both the employer and the employee by ensuring that both parties understand their respo... W Working Time The Organisation of Working Time Regulations set out minimum requirements for the organisation of working time that generally apply to all sectors of activity, both public and priv...

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