Termination during Probation in Malta For both definite and indefinite contracts of employment, Maltese law provides for the possibility of imposing a probationary period during which both the employer and the employee may terminate employment without providing a reason, provided that a one-week prior notice must be given should the employee have been in employment … Continued

Managing the complexities of employment relationships can often feel akin to a strategic chess match, where every move must be carefully planned with an eye on both immediate consequences and future outcomes. Just as a skilled chess player weighs up the risks and rewards several moves in advance, employers must anticipate the broader implications of … Continued

Post-termination restrictions in terms of Maltese Employment Law – enforceable or not? Post-termination restriction clauses, including non-competition, are not easily enforceable in Malta and are not specifically regulated in terms of law. Over the past decades, local courts have adopted different interpretations, in some cases dismissing the clauses altogether for being restraints of trade which … Continued