Living in a new country for work can be exciting, but it’s important for third-country nationals in Malta to know their rights and choose employers who adhere to local laws and best practices. This guide provides practical advice for employees to help them make informed decisions and protect themselves against potential workplace issues.
- Ensure you are given and check thoroughly the employment contract.
- Note well if you are a on a definite or indefinite contract.
- Be aware of your probationary period.
- Be aware of your notice period.
- Ensure you are given the payslip regularly as per law and check it well.
- Save or file your payslip safely.
- Confirm payment for overtime, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
- Check for any underpayments.
- Keep detailed timesheets to keep track your work hours, including break times and any overtime.
- Retain copies of rosters and work schedules.
- Understand your rights in case of disputes.
- Verify that Social Security Contributions are being paid by your employer.
- Maintain a record of all important communications with your employer such as appraisals and official meetings.
- Understand your right to vacation, sick leave and other types of leave.
- Know your right to safe working conditions.
- Be aware of procedures for contract termination.
- Be aware of unfair dismissals scenarios or premature termination of employment.
- Know your rights in case of redundancy scenarios.
- Be aware of employment discrimination and harassment on the workplace.
- Request for support with residence and work permit renewals.
- Request that your employer covers the work permit Identità fee.
- Connect with local employee support organisations, NGO’s and trade unions if available.
Following these tips can help you as a third-country nationals in Malta avoid workplace issues. At Sciberras Advocates, we are committed to providing expert guidance and support in all aspects of employment and immigration. If you are an employee facing challenges such as employment discrimination, workplace harassment, unfair dismissals, underpayment claims or other issues, our legal team is ready to assist you. Please contact us on [email protected].
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查琳·西贝拉斯（Charlene Sciberras）女士，文学士（荣誉），特约撰稿人，是一位营销和工商管理专家，尤其专注于公司、会计和法律事务。.
Sciberras Advocates 由 Adrian Sciberras 博士创立，是一家总部位于马耳他的律师事务所。该事务所以其多学科、创新和灵活的特点而自豪，能够应对不断变化的时代以及本地和国际法律环境中的任何挑战。无论面临何种复杂私人或公司需求，Sciberras Advocates 都能提供切合实际且具有成本效益的法律解决方案，以实现您期望的结果。您可以通过电话联系 Sciberras Advocates： +35627795222或通过电子邮件发送至 [email protected].
