Employees which are operating in sectors that are critically suffering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or were ordered by the Superintendent of Public Health to temporarily suspend operations will be entitled to the following wage supplements:
| Full-time employees Self-employed | 5 days’ salary based on a monthly wage of €800 |
| Part-time employees | up to €500 per month |
These will be paid to the employer and NOT the employees.
Sectors eligible for this benefit:
- Wholesale (not all)
- Retail (not all)
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Food & beverage service activities
- Renting & leasing of motor vehicles
- Employment activities
- Travel agency, tour operator & other reservation services & related services
- Security & investigation services
- Services to buildings
- Creative, arts & entertainment services
- Personal service (ex: hairdressing, beauty treatment, etc.)
Full updated list can be found in this link:
https://covid19.maltaenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Annex-A.pdf
Employees which are operating in other sectors that are also suffering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be entitled to the following wage supplements:
| Full-time employees | 1 day’s salary per week, equivalent to €160 per month |
| Part-time employees | 1 day’s salary per week, equivalent to €100 per month |
| Self-employed who have employees | 2 days’ salary per week, equivalent to €320 per month |
In the case of such enterprises based in Gozo:
| Full-time employees Self-employed (without employees) | 2 days’ salary per week, equivalent to €320 per month |
| Part-time employees | 2 days’ salary per week, equivalent to €200 per month |
| Self-employed who employ staff | 3 days’ salary per week, equivalent to €480 per month |
Enterprises which fall under this sector:
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale (not all)
- Retail (not all)
- Warehousing
- Information
Full updated list can be found in this link:
https://covid19.maltaenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Annex-B.pdf
Applications can now be found online on: https://covid.maltaenterprise.com/wagesupplement
Should you require any further information or assistance on the matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr Sarah Mifsud personally on [email protected]
Disclaimer: The information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All content available is for general informational purposes only. This may also not constitute the most updated information and you are always advised to seek legal advice.
