Easily manage employment in Malta

An employee’s contract may be terminated for just cause (negligence, dishonesty, flagrant disobedience, etc.), or when an employee reaches retirement age.

Maltese labour law mandates that employees are informed in advance before having their employment so they can make appropriate arrangements to make the transition.

During probation period, an employee may be dismissed with one weeks’ notice if they have completed at least 1 month of employment. Notice periods follow a sliding scale from here:

• 1 month to 6 months: 1 week
• 6 months to 2 years: 2 weeks
• 2 years to 4 years: 4 weeks
• 4 years to 7 years: 8 weeks
• More than 7 years: 8 weeks, plus 1 week for each additional year

There is no mandated severance pay specified under Maltese labour law.

Probation can last anywhere from a week to 12 months, provided it’s agreed upon in advance by both parties.