On the 19th October 2017 at around 19:40, Stephanie Rapa while crossing Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira from the side where there was the sea to the side of the restaurants, was ran over by a Nissan GTR car driven by Anthony Chircop. Stephanie Rapa was certified dead at 20:15 that same evening.  A case before the...

An employee is guaranteed a number of rights when entering into an employment relationship. In fact, when a contract of employment is drafted the theory of the autonomy of the will is limited insofar as the employee and the employer cannot come to an agreement which is contrary to the minimum rights granted to the...

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta, lays down the minimum conditions of employment which every employee may enjoy: “wages, the period of employment, the hours of work, leave and includes any conditions related to the employment of any employee under a contract of service including any benefits arising...

As a rule, the conditions of employment should be laid down in a contract of employment. The Employment and Industrial Act, Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta, define a ‘contract of employment’ or a ‘contract of service’ as: “…an agreement, (other than service as a member of a disciplined force except as may be...

Government shall be implementing legislation that will provide a Rental Market Reform addressing accessibility to the rental market. The law seeks to ensure stability and predictability through various incentives, which include establishing a minimum rent period, formal registration of Rent Agreements and fiscal advantages for the landlord. The following are a few of the reforms...

No signs nor traces of fraudulent intentions were found in the case of the former Local Council of San Lawrenz as the very main aim of the former mayor and the former council officials was to transform the said location into an ecological and sustainable village. As a matter of fact the Court acquitted all...

An ageing population is a factual reality. As a matter of fact, APAN (Assocjazzjoni Pensjonanti u Anzjani Nazzjonalisti) held a conference on the 27th of October 2016 to promote active ageing and to also keep these senior citizens informed about what really concerns them when they reach this stage in their life. In fact, the...

Malta has been long confirmed as one of the best destinations in the world for retirement due to the warm weathers, the safety of the country as well as the rich history.  Yet now Malta can offer something else, the Malta Retirement Programme Rules. The recently published Malta Retirement Programme Rules lay down the procedural...