Employment Lawyers in Malta - Main Legal Services

If you would like to benefit from the legal services of our Maltese employment lawyers, you can explore this page. We have gathered interesting information about the applicable labor law and also the cases in which our experts can provide legal assistance & representation.

Quick Facts
Legislation related to employment in Malta	Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 452) and its subsidiary legislation
Working hours in Malta	40 hours/week
Company owners can hire foreign workers in Malta (YES/NO)	YES
Conditions to hire foreign employees in Malta	Residence permit or work permit in Malta, as the case may be
What is the Industrial Relations Act in Malta?	The Industrial Relations Act 1976 was repealed in 2002 and replaced by the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 452), which regulates working conditions, employment contracts and industrial relations.
Types of employment contracts	– indefinite or fixed-term employment contracts, – project-based, etc.
Content of an employment contract in Malta	– working hours, – types of activities in the company, – overtime, remuneration, – holidays, – maternity/paternity leave, and many more
Paid overtime in Malta	Depending on the employment contract
Probation period in Malta (YES/NO)	YES
Who signs the employment contract?	Both employer and employee
Maternity leave in Malta	18 weeks
Termination of an employment contract in Malta	By resignation or mutual agreement, at the end of a fixed term, or by the employer only for a good and sufficient cause or redundancy, with statutory notice
Minimum wage in Malta	EUR 229.44/week (about EUR 994/month) for employees aged 18+ in 2026
Services offered by our employment lawyers in Malta	We assist in: – drafting work contracts, – hiring local and foreign staff, – registering contracts, – other employment-related tasks for which legal advice is needed.
Contacting our law firm in Malta	Online through our dedicated forms, by phone, by email

What types of employment-related services do you offer in Malta?

We can assist in:

immigration and employee relocation (visas, residence and work permits, etc.),
drafting and registering employment contracts,
employee transfers,
unfair dismissal,
business restructuring involving employees,
disciplinary procedures,
representation in Maltese courts,
dispute resolution involving companies & employees, etc.

What is the employment legislation applicable in Malta?

Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA),
Employment and Training Services Act in Malta,
Occupational Health & Safety Authority Act.

IMPORTANT: Employers in Malta must also conform with applicable Wage Regulation Orders (WROs) in specific business sectors, with conditions that might differ from the general rules.

Here is an infographic that explains each type of employee:

What are the key employment rules in Malta?

at least 16 years old (above compulsory school age) to obtain a job in Malta,
40 work hours/week,
probationary period,
type of contract – part-time, full-time, fixed-term, etc,
leave entitlement,
minimum payment, etc.

NOTE: In some business sectors, the work week might involve 48 hours. Overtime is paid in Malta.

Are there any cases in which I can get legal advice?

Companies and natural persons can be advised on:

Labor law,
rights of employees and employers,
contract clauses,
settlement agreements,
discrimination and/or harassment,
conditions to get work permits as a non-EU national, and many more.

IMPORTANT: Hiring an employment lawyer in Malta simplifies labor-related administration tasks. The rights and obligations of both employer and employee can be attentively explained to support healthy occupational conditions, etc.

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Do you also assist in workplace victimization or discrimination?

Yes. We can represent both the company and the employee.

Can collective bargaining disputes be solved with your assistance?

Absolutely. We also have experience in such complex cases.

What does an employment contract in Malta contain?

types of activities/ job role,
type of employment,
working hours,
remuneration,
workplace
company details,
employment rights: medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, holiday leave, etc.

Do you assist in hiring staff from abroad for companies in Malta?

Yes, our employment lawyers in Malta can also deal with this task. We can offer tailored legal services.

What kind of documents are required for foreign workers in Malta?

The work permit and the residence permit are the necessary documents to be able to hire foreign workers in Malta. The company can deal with these issues, together with our employment lawyers in Malta, with experience in immigration and relocation.

Is commission-based employment available in Malta?

Yes, commission-based employment in Malta is the type of job where employees earn commission linked to their targets, but total pay may not fall below the national minimum wage.

Ready to find out more about the legal services offered by our Maltese employment attorneys? We suggest you contact our law firm in Malta and get your personalized offer today!