Trusted Legal Guidance for Employers and HR Teams
The legal framework governing employment in Malta is primarily based on the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta) and a wide range of subsidiary regulations. These rules are frequently updated, with sector-specific obligations, EU directives, and evolving case law placing an increasing compliance burden on employers. At GB Partners, we help you navigate this complexity with practical legal advice that is aligned with your operational realities and business goals.
We advise employers, business owners, and HR professionals on the full spectrum of employment law matters, from drafting robust contracts and policies to managing sensitive workplace disputes. Our legal support helps clients strike the right balance between compliance, business efficiency, and employee engagement.
Our employment law advisory services include:
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, consultancy agreements, executive service agreements, and contractor arrangements, tailored to the nature of the working relationship and the applicable Wage Regulation Orders (WROs)
- Advising on employment conditions including working time, probation, remote work, rest periods, leave entitlements, and flexible work arrangements
- Preparing employee handbooks and workplace policies on matters such as confidentiality, conduct, social media, disciplinary procedures, and data use
- Guidance on hiring and onboarding practices, including compliance with anti-discrimination and equality legislation
- Implementing and advising on incentive schemes, benefits, bonus structures, and share options
- Addressing data protection in the workplace, including employee monitoring, internal investigations, and compliance with GDPR
- Advising on termination procedures, including resignations, dismissals, redundancies, settlement agreements, and disciplinary action
- Support with transfers of business and TUPE-related obligations
- Representation in employment disputes, internal grievance procedures, and claims before the Industrial Tribunal
We also assist with cross-border employment issues, including international secondments, expatriate employment, and coordination of compliance strategies for multinational clients operating in Malta.
At GB Partners, we understand that employment issues are not only legal, but they are also personal, commercial, and reputational. We help you take well-informed decisions that protect your business while treating people fairly.
