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...

The Minister of Finance introduced the country’s Budget for the year 2022. It is highlighted that the Budget deficit of the country increased to €1.268 billion (that is 9.7% GDP) in 2020 and the deficit forecast for 2021 is of €1.545 billion (that is 11.4% of GDP). Salient features of the measures announced include: Tax...