Probation

Generally, the first six months of employment constitute probation. Nonetheless, the parties can agree to a shorter term. There are certain sectors of employment where different terms apply as in the case of a contract of service, a collective agreement, in respect of employees holding technical, executive, administrative or managerial posts and whose wages are at least double the minimum wage established in that year, such probation period is of one year unless otherwise agreed (for a shorter period).

During a probation period one party may terminate the employment without giving a reason subject to a one week notice if the employment has exceeded one month. However should the employee be pregnant upon termination, the employer is obliged to give a justified reason for the dismissal which is unrelated to the pregnancy.

Generally, the first six months of employment constitute probation. Nonetheless, the parties can agree to a shorter term. There are certain sectors of employment where different terms apply as in the case of a contract of service, a collective agreement, in respect of employees holding technical, executive, administrative or managerial posts and whose wages are at least double the minimum wage established in that year, such probation period is of one year unless otherwise agreed (for a shorter period).

During a probation period one party may terminate the employment without giving a reason subject to a one week notice if the employment has exceeded one month. However should the employee be pregnant upon termination, the employer is obliged to give a justified reason for the dismissal which is unrelated to the pregnancy.

LAWYERS SPECIALISING IN THIS FIELD

Cedric Mifsud

Cedric Mifsud graduated as lawyer from the University of Malta in 2003 and was subsequently admitted to the bar in Malta. He later specialised in European Law particularly focus on Competition law. Upon qualifying he joined a leading firm in Malta as a litigation lawyer. In 2007 together with his brother, Malcolm, he co-founded Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates. Cedric set up the Corporate and Commercial Department of the firm making the firm one of the leading business law firms in Malta. Part of the Corporate and Commercial Department includes the Maritime Practice which has a considerable portfolio of Superyachts and Commercial Vessels.