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Employment rights and workplace disputes in Malta
Unpaid salary and overtime, unlawful deductions, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination and harassment — advice for employees, and employment compliance and claim defence for employers.
Is this your situation?
- My employer has not paid my salary
- My employer refuses to pay my final salary
- I was dismissed and I think it was unfair
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Common situations
Is this your situation?
If one of these sounds familiar, the practice can help. Tell us what has happened using the enquiry form.
- “My employer has not paid my salary”Unpaid salary & employment disputes
- “My employer refuses to pay my final salary”Final salary claims
- “I was dismissed and I think it was unfair”Unfair dismissal
- “I was made redundant”Redundancy
- “Money was deducted from my wages”Unlawful deductions
- “My overtime has not been paid”Unpaid overtime
- “I am being discriminated against or harassed at work”Discrimination & harassment
- “An employee has brought a claim against us”Employer defence & compliance
What the practice can help with
Employment matters for employees and employers
Unpaid salary, unpaid overtime, unlawful deductions, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, DIER complaints and Industrial Tribunal matters.
Pay & Salary
- Unpaid salary and unpaid wages
- Unpaid overtime
- Unlawful deductions from salary
- Employer refusing to pay final salary
Dismissal & Termination
- Termination of employment
- Unfair dismissal
- Redundancy
- Notice-period disputes
Discrimination & Harassment
- Discrimination at work
- Harassment and victimisation
Contracts & Conditions
- Employment contract review
- Employment agreements
- Breach of employment conditions
- Settlement agreements
Claims & Proceedings
- Employee claims against employers
- DIER complaints and employment claims
- Industrial Tribunal matters
- Settlement of employment disputes
For Employers
- Employer and employee legal advice
- Employer defence and employment compliance
- Employment agreements
- Settlement agreements
Malta context
Where employment complaints are heard
A summary of the published position. Which route applies depends on the facts, and time limits can apply, so it helps to seek advice early.
Unpaid wages and conditions
DIER, the Department for Industrial and Employment Relations, accepts complaints concerning unpaid wages and breaches of employment conditions.
Source: DIER (opens in a new tab)
Industrial Tribunal
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal-pay and harassment matters can fall before the Industrial Tribunal.
Source: DIER (opens in a new tab)
Settlement
Many employment disputes can be negotiated and settled, with the terms recorded in a settlement agreement.
Work permits
For non-EU workers, losing a job can affect a Single Permit. Employment and immigration questions are often best considered together.
Source: Identità (opens in a new tab)
A Considered, Systematic Legal Approach
Every legal engagement follows a structured, transparent process focused on clarity and risk mitigation.
Understand the Matter
A preliminary consultation to review the factual background, key documents, and core objectives.
Legal Analysis & Strategy
Thorough statutory and case-law analysis to establish actionable legal options and recommended strategies.
Implementation & Execution
Drafting documents, negotiating terms, lodging official filings, or preparing court submissions.
Ongoing Resolution & Follow-Up
Monitoring matter progression, managing correspondence, and safeguarding client interests through to conclusion.
Common questions
Employment rights & disputes in Malta: common questions
Short answers based on published guidance. For advice on your own circumstances, contact the practice.
My employer hasn’t paid my salary. What can I do?
DIER accepts complaints concerning unpaid wages and breaches of employment conditions. The practice can advise on your position and on correspondence with the employer, a DIER complaint or an employment claim, depending on the circumstances.
Can I bring an unfair dismissal claim?
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal-pay and harassment matters can fall before the Industrial Tribunal. Whether a claim is available depends on the facts, and the practice can review your circumstances.
Do you act for employers as well?
Yes. Employment support covers employer advice, employment compliance and the defence of employee claims, as well as employment and settlement agreements.
My work permit depends on my job. Does a dispute affect it?
Termination can affect a Single Permit. The practice can advise on the employment dispute and the permit position together, including job loss and change-of-employer matters.
Does submitting an enquiry create a lawyer-client relationship?
No. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Representation begins only after the scope and formal engagement have been confirmed separately.
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New applications, renewals, change of employer or role, job loss, refusals, revocations, delays and employer compliance.
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Business licensing
Which licence or approval a business needs, licence applications, renewals, variations, transfers and dealings with regulators.
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