Why employment contracts are important 

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Why employment contracts are important

 

A clear and well-drafted employment contract benefits both the employer and the employee by ensuring that both parties understand their responsibilities from the start and giving them the best chance of a positive working relationship.

 

A solid legal foundation will give the employee the peace of mind that they can rely on the benefits that have been promised by the employer and that, if the employer violates the terms of the agreement, the employee will have a clear right to enforce it.

 

It will be easier to avoid disputes if the contract is clear. A solid employment contract will outline what should happen in the event of a disagreement for both parties. This will help to resolve an issue through negotiation rather than going to court or an employment tribunal.

 

Employment contracts usually also contain a job description, which though not required by law, is a good practice that gives space for a more efficient and effective working relationship, allowing for a clear understanding of what is expected from you, as well as the criteria used to evaluate your performance.

Our Services

At Empleo, we understand employment law and work hard to get the best results for our clients. We provide legal advice to employees on all matters and implications of employment contracts, as well as assistance in the review of employment contracts. We will assist you in fully understanding the contract of employment and ensuring that it contains nothing out of the ordinary.

 

Some of our services in this area include the following:

 

  • Preparation / review of employment contracts 
  • Employment contract negotiation 
  • Advice on employment status 
  • Advice on employee rights and obligations 
  • Review of workplace handbooks and policies and advice on implications on employees 
  • Advice on amendments to related employment conditions 
  • Review of addenda or amendments to employment contracts 
  • Liaising with the DIER, Jobsplus and other competent authorities 

 

You may get in touch with us here to request an initial free legal consultation in relation to any of the matters outlined above.

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Dr. Mariella Baldacchino - Founder

Mariella graduated from the University of Malta with a doctorate in law in 2005. She completed a master’s degree in ‘European Private Law’ from the La Sapienza, University of Rome, and was admitted to the bar in Malta in 2006.

Mariella is a people person – and it is this attribute which has really characterised and shaped her career.

Over the years, she headed the legal departments of several corporate services firms. Due to her skillset, she was also entrusted with managing and overseeing operations and human resources, where she gained technical and practical experience in various corporate, commercial and employment matters.

Her practical hands-on experience and insight perfectly complement Mariella’s technical knowledge of employment law, thus placing her in an ideal position to understand and advise employers and employees alike on various matters that may arise at the workplace.
Mariella is passionate about employment law matters and provides her clients with the highest-quality legal service to achieve the best possible outcome and resolve any employment law related issues and concerns.

Dr. Bradley Gatt - Of Counsel

Bradley graduated Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2005 and was admitted to the Bar in Malta in 2006. He advises clients on various corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory matters, with particular focus on company and financial services law.

He has assisted clients in various corporate and commercial matters by providing company law advice and assisting in the implementation of corporate finance, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and similar transactions.

Bradley has also advised and assisted investment funds, fund managers and other investment services providers, banks and financial institutions, on various legal and regulatory matters relating to the setting up, authorisation and ongoing conduct of their activities in Malta.

His practice also covers general employment law matters. Bradley’s experience in company and financial services law enables him to focus on various corporate and regulatory aspects of employment relationships. In particular, he advises organisations on the implementation of employee share option and participation schemes, the implications of business transfers on employment relationships, as well as relations with senior employees.

Dr. Karl Sammut - Of Counsel

Karl graduated Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2005 and was admitted to the Bar in Malta in 2006.

Karl has gained considerable expertise in technology law and regularly assists clients in relation to intellectual property issues, commercial contracts and ways to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and privacy laws. Whilst such matters used to be only given incidental importance when dealing with employment matters, they are now widely acknowledged to be vital in all employment relationships. 

He is also regularly engaged by C-level executives to assist in negotiating employment contracts and settlement agreements.   

Karl advises across a multitude of industries including technology; marketing; adtech; financial services; gaming; esports; consumer products; and media and telecommunications.