Labour, Employment and Immigration

Malta’s employment and labour laws have seen significant evolution in recent years, closely aligning with EU directives and adapting to new trends in the workforce. This continuous development is driven by market demands and changes in the employment climate, ensuring that local laws remain relevant and effective.

The team at VB Advocates is highly regarded in employment, industrial relations law, and immigration and offer a full range of services designed to navigate the complexities of labour, employment, and immigration laws. Our expertise ensures that both employers and employees receive the necessary support and guidance to meet their legal obligations and protect their rights, and services generally consist of:

• Drafting and Review: We assist in drafting and reviewing employment contracts to ensure they are comprehensive and compliant with Maltese law.
• Negotiation Support: Our team provides support in negotiating employment terms, ensuring fair and equitable agreements for all parties involved.
• Minimum Wage and Overtime Regulations: We advise on compliance with minimum wage laws and overtime regulations, helping employers meet their legal obligations.
• Employee Classification: Our services include guidance on proper employee classification, ensuring compliance with local laws and preventing potential legal issues.
• Working Time Regulations: We provide advice on working time regulations, ensuring that employers adhere to legal limits and requirements.
• Lawful Termination: We guide employers through lawful termination procedures, assessing potential risks and ensuring compliance with notice periods and severance requirements.
• Severance Negotiation: For employees, we assist in negotiating fair severance packages and reviewing termination agreements to protect their interests.
• Discrimination and Harassment Claims: We provide legal support for handling discrimination and harassment claims, ensuring fair and just resolution of workplace issues.
• Immigration Compliance: Our services include advising on immigration compliance, helping businesses navigate the complexities of employing foreign workers.
• Union Negotiations: We offer support in collective bargaining negotiations, ensuring that agreements are fair and compliant with legal standards.
• Labour Relations: Our team provides advice on managing labour relations, promoting harmonious workplace environments.

• Proven Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in labour, employment, and immigration law, supported by a history of successful client engagements.
• Current Knowledge: We stay updated on the latest legal developments, ensuring that our clients receive the most current and effective legal advice.
• Tailored Solutions: We understand that each client’s needs are unique. Our solutions are customised to meet our clients’ specific requirements and objectives.
• Dedicated Support: Our commitment to client service is reflected in our personalised approach, ensuring that every aspect of our clients’ labour, employment, and immigration needs are addressed.
• Trusted Advisors: VB Advocates is renowned for its excellence in legal services, with a strong reputation built on achieving favourable outcomes for our clients.
• Comprehensive Legal Support: Beyond labour, employment, and immigration, we offer a full range of legal services, providing seamless support across all our clients’ legal and business needs.

Highlights from the VB Advocates Labour, Employment and Immigration casebook:

• Our team has provided comprehensive advice on labour law and HR issues to clients across various industries, including hiring options, whistleblowing regulations, restrictive covenants, equal pay, and drafting employment agreements and policies.