Employment Rights in Malta: Legal Support for Workplace Disputes
Understanding your rights as an employee is important, particularly when problems arise at work. Unpaid wages, unfair dismissal, discrimination, disputes over employment conditions or difficulties following the termination of employment can have significant financial and personal consequences.
Through Employee Support Rights Malta (ESRM), administered by Sciberras Advocates, employees and workers across Malta and Gozo can access guidance and legal support when facing workplace disputes or potential breaches of their employment rights.
Employment law can be difficult to navigate, especially when an employee is unsure whether an employer’s actions amount to a breach of Maltese employment law or what steps should be taken next.
ESRM assists employees with a wide range of workplace issues, including unfair or unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages and salaries, unpaid overtime, discrimination, harassment, breaches of employment conditions, employment contract disputes, notice periods, working hours, leave entitlements and other employment-related claims. Our employment lawyers can assess the circumstances of a case, explain the employee’s legal position and advise on the appropriate course of action.
DIER Claims and Industrial Tribunal Proceedings
Depending on the nature of the employment dispute, an employee may need to approach the Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) or pursue proceedings before the Industrial Tribunal in Malta.
Through ESRM, Sciberras Advocates can assist employees with preparing and pursuing employment claims, organising supporting documentation and correspondence, and understanding the procedures involved.
Where a matter falls within the jurisdiction of the Industrial Tribunal, our lawyers can also provide legal advice and representation throughout the proceedings.
Not every dispute, however, needs to result in litigation. Where appropriate, we can engage with employers or their representatives to explore the possibility of an amicable or out-of-court settlement.
Employment Rights for Foreign Workers in Malta
ESRM is also available to foreign workers and third-country nationals working in Malta. Employment disputes involving foreign workers can be particularly complex because termination or a change of employment may also affect immigration or residence matters. Sciberras Advocates practises in both employment law and immigration law, allowing our team to consider these interconnected issues where necessary.
Learn More About Employee Support Rights Malta
Employees who believe that their rights at work may have been breached should consider obtaining legal advice as early as possible, particularly since certain employment claims are subject to specific procedures and time limits.
We have created a dedicated Employee Support Rights Malta page explaining the assistance available, the types of employment disputes we handle and how our lawyers can support employees seeking fair treatment and legal redress.
Read more about Employee Support Rights Malta and how Sciberras Advocates can assist you: Employee Support Rights Malta – Sciberras Advocates.
This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.
Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].
