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Launch of new Online Portal by DIER 2024-05-08 Launch of new Online Portal by DIER The Department for Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) has launched a dedicated Employment Agencies Web Portal, offering a centralized platform for information and application submiss... Industrial Tribunal Highlights Legal Deadline in Dismissal Case - Amidst JobsPlus Record Discrepancies 2024-04-11 Industrial Tribunal Highlights Legal Deadline in Dismissal Case - Amidst JobsPlus Record Discrepancies The Industrial Tribunal recently issued a decision on the complex case of Steven Mallia vs. Health Services Group Ltd (Case No. 2875), which revolved around the controversial termination of ... Our article published on the Sunday Times of Malta 2024-04-07 Our article published on the Sunday Times of Malta Dr. Mariella Baldacchino has contributed an article, published on the Corporate Times, distributed with the Sunday Times of Malta, the island's most widely read newspaper. This article can b... Romance in the workplace 2024-02-11 Romance in the workplace What is the legality of romance in the workplace? With Valentine’s Day approaching, we look at the legality of, and challenges presented by workplace romances. Relationships in the workplace... FAQs on Malta’s New Employment Agency Regulations (LN270 of 2023) 2024-01-05 FAQs on Malta’s New Employment Agency Regulations (LN270 of 2023) FAQs on Malta’s New Employment Agency Regulations (LN270 of 2023) What is LN270 of 2023, and why is it significant? LN270 of 2023 comprises new regulations that aim to reshape the employment... Safeguarding Against Sexual Harassment at Office Parties 2023-12-13 Safeguarding Against Sexual Harassment at Office Parties Safeguarding Against Sexual Harassment at Office Parties It’s that time of year again, Christmas is just around the corner. Many companies will be holding staff parties to celebrate this fes... The Recruitment Process: Setting Policies and Managing Legal Consequences 2023-11-09 The Recruitment Process: Setting Policies and Managing Legal Consequences RECRUITMENT PROCESS: SETTING POLICIES AND MANAGING LEGAL CONSEQUENCES Introduction “Time spent on hiring is time well spent.” Robert Half In a fast-paced world of talent acquisition and an i... EU Court Upholds Part-Time Worker Rights in Lufthansa CityLine GmbH Case 2023-10-26 EU Court Upholds Part-Time Worker Rights in Lufthansa CityLine GmbH Case EU Court Upholds Part-Time Worker Rights in Lufthansa CityLine GmbH Case In the case of Lufthansa CityLine GmbH (C-660/20), the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that schemes desi... The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Worforce – Robo-Firing and Monitoring 2023-08-24 The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Worforce – Robo-Firing and Monitoring The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Worforce – Robo-Firing and Monitoring Whilst the use of technology for workforce management is nothing novel, covering various functions including m... The Pay Transparency Directive 2023-07-24 The Pay Transparency Directive The Pay Transparency Directive “In many cases, women are still paid less than men for doing the same job. In the EU, women are on average paid 13% less per hour than men. Increased pay trans... The importance of a Conflicts of Interests Policy in employment 2023-07-13 The importance of a Conflicts of Interests Policy in employment The importance of a Conflicts of Interests Policy in employment On the 24 February 2023, the Industrial Tribunal confirmed that the Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”) had not acted unlawfully wh... Employment Status in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways from a Landmark Decision 2023-04-18 Employment Status in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways from a Landmark Decision Employment Status in the Spotlight: Key Takeaways from a Landmark Decision The dispute between Perrine Maire-Louise Lydie Eulalie Bourgeais and Sara Grech Limited, which was finally decided ... European Court confirms the employer’s obligation to reimburse spectacles aimed specifically at the correction and prevention of visual difficulties relating to work at computer screens 2023-02-17 European Court confirms the employer’s obligation to reimburse spectacles aimed specifically at the correction and prevention of visual difficulties relating to work at computer screens European Court confirms the employer’s obligation to reimburse spectacles aimed specifically at the correction and prevention of visual difficulties relating to work at computer screens Coun... Recent Legislative Developments on Fixed Term Contracts & Probationary Periods 2023-02-02 Recent Legislative Developments on Fixed Term Contracts & Probationary Periods Recent Legislative Developments on Fixed Term Contracts & Probationary Periods The end of 2022 saw the introduction of important amendments to the provisions of the Employment and Indust... The World-cup & workplace implications 2022-11-21 The World-cup & workplace implications The World-cup & workplace implications The wait is over - the World Cup is finally here. World-cup fever - an abnormal desire to watch a considerable number of football games in a short ... Employer’s Obligations to inform workers on essential aspects of their work. 2022-11-11 Employer’s Obligations to inform workers on essential aspects of their work. Employer’s Obligations to inform workers on essential aspects of their work. The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 452.126) were published on... FAQs – Digital Platform Delivery Wages Council Wage Regulation Order, 2022 2022-10-31 FAQs – Digital Platform Delivery Wages Council Wage Regulation Order, 2022 FAQs – Digital Platform Delivery Wages Council Wage Regulation Order, 2022 The ongoing debate on the regulation of platform work and the protection of platform workers has culminated in the ... Employment rights and the gig economy 2022-10-26 Employment rights and the gig economy The gig economy business models in Malta and around the world Several “gig economy” business models have emerged in Malta in recent years, with cab-hailing services, courier delivery service... Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination at the workplace 2022-09-15 Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination at the workplace Sex (or Gender) Discrimination at the workplace Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace may come in different forms, but typically means that a person is treated differently or less fa... The Industrial Tribunal clarified the timeframes within which claims must be filed 2022-09-15 The Industrial Tribunal clarified the timeframes within which claims must be filed The Industrial Tribunal has clarified the timeframes within which claims filed by employers must be instituted in a decision it delivered on the 24 June, 2022. Whilst most of the proceedings... Shutdowns in Malta - What does the law say? 2022-09-14 Shutdowns in Malta - What does the law say? Shutdowns The shutdown of businesses in Malta on or around St. Marija (the 15 th August for the non-Maltese) is a long standing tradition. This also happens regularly at Christmas time. Some... Covid19 - Can employees be forced to go back to the office? 2022-09-12 Covid19 - Can employees be forced to go back to the office? COVID19 - Can employees be forced to go back to the office? Most of the Covid restrictions have now been lifted. And with that, many employers have started to request that employees return b... Malta’s newly introduced 10 days Paid Paternal Leave 2022-09-06 Malta’s newly introduced 10 days Paid Paternal Leave Malta’s newly introduced 10 days Paid Paternal Leave As of August 2, 2022, new fathers are entitled to ten (10) days of paid paternity leave on the occasion of the birth of a new-born or the...