PAY TRANSPARENCY
DIRECTIVE
Advisory and Litigation Services
We provide specialised legal advisory and hands-on support to help Maltese employers understand and comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Our services cover detailed interpretation of the Directive and local legislation, risk assessments, development of compliance strategies, policy review and drafting, guidance on mandatory pay reporting, and managing employee information requests and union engagements effectively.
Advisory and Litigation
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We provide legal advisory and interpretation, where guidance is provided through briefings and legal opinions focused on the EU Directive and its specific transposition into Maltese law, covering both draft and final legislation. Advice is also available on the scope and applicability of the Directive, considering factors like company size, structure, and worker types, alongside thorough risk assessments to identify key legal risks associated with non-compliance under Maltese regulations.
Furthermore, comprehensive support is offered for compliance strategy and implementation. This involves conducting gap analyses and compliance audits of existing pay structures, HR policies, recruitment practices, and job evaluation systems against the Directive's requirements and Maltese law.
Based on these findings, tailored strategic roadmaps are developed, outlining compliance plans and timelines, particularly aiming for readiness by deadlines such as June 2026.
Policy drafting and Review
Assistance extends to policy drafting and review, covering employment contracts, HR handbooks, recruitment policies (including implementing bans on salary history questions and advising on salary ranges), internal communication protocols, and data privacy policies, ensuring they align with pay transparency principles and GDPR interplay.
Pay Reporting
Guidance specific to pay reporting for employers with over 100 employees is provided, detailing metrics, calculation methods, formats, and deadlines under mandatory pay gap reporting legislation in Malta. This includes the legal review of draft pay gap reports to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. Finally, support is available for managing employee rights and requests, encompassing process design for handling employee requests for pay information efficiently, compliantly, and within stipulated timeframes, respecting transparency and GDPR. This includes assistance in formulating legally appropriate responses to complex or sensitive employee requests.
Union and Worker Representative Engagement Support
Specific support is also available for processes involving broader employee representation. This includes assistance during Joint Pay Assessments, which typically involve collaboration or negotiation with unions or worker representatives, ensuring that these assessments are conducted in line with legal requirements and strategic objectives.
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Training
Expert training to transform compliance challenges into strategic advantages, equipping HR, legal, and management teams to master the Directive, mitigate risks, streamline pay reporting, handle employee requests, and embed pay equity, ensuring your organisation’s readiness and competitive edge.