Labour Law
Work and Wages
What are the rules on minimum wage and regular pay?
Compensation and working time
Find out more about overtime compensation, night shifts and rest days.
Annual leave and holidays
How much paid holidays do you get every year? When are Malta's public holidays? And are you entitled to a weekly rest day?
Employment security
What are the rules on employment security? When can workers be dismissed? Are you entitled to a severance pay? And how do probation periods work in Malta? Find out more in this section.
Family responsibilities
Find out what the rights for workers with children are and learn about paternity leave, parental leave and work / life balance for parents.
Maternity and work
Learn about what employees' rights are on maternity leave, safety at work for mothers and more.
Health and safety
Worker's are entitled to safety in the workplace. Find out how that works in this section.
Sick leave
Discover how sick leave and disability or work injury benefits work in Malta.
Social security
All you need to know about pensions, invalidity benefits and survivor's / dependent's benefits. Find out more about unemployment benefits as well.
Fair treatment
Learn more about fair treatment, rules for minors and young workers and protection against sexual harassment
Trade unions
When are workers allowed to strike or unionize? And how does the right to collective bargaining work? Find out more about these topics here.
