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The New Work-life Balance Directive Employment and Industrial Relations

The New Work-life Balance Directive

On the 13th June 2019, the European Council adopted a Directive aimed at bridging the gap between males and females in the workforce by catering for possible flexible working arrangements for parents and carers. Each Member State will need to implement this Directive into their national law. The main features of the Directive are the following:Paternal Leave: The Directive introduces the right for fathers to avail themselves of not less than ten working days of paternal leave on the occasion of the birth of their child. This right to paternity leave is applicable without any prejudice to marital or family…
Christine Calleja
29th July 2019
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New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance Telecoms, Media & Technology

New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance

In today's world, video surveillance has become ubiquitous to the point that most people hardly even notice the presence of cameras and in some instances even expect cameras to be in place. Such an attitude towards the use of cameras belies how commonplace they have become and how accustomed we have grown to being constantly under surveillance. Acknowledging this reality, the European Data Protection Board ('EDPB'), which was established just over a year ago with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'), has recently made available for public consultation its Guidelines on the processing of personal data through…
Warren Ciantar
22nd July 2019
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New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance Telecoms, Media & Technology

New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance

In today's world, video surveillance has become ubiquitous to the point that most people hardly even notice the presence of cameras and in some instances even expect cameras to be in place. Such an attitude towards the use of cameras belies how commonplace they have become and how accustomed we have grown to being constantly under surveillance. Acknowledging this reality, the European Data Protection Board ('EDPB'), which was established just over a year ago with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'), has recently made available for public consultation its Guidelines on the processing of personal data through…
Warren Ciantar
22nd July 2019
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Rent Reform in Malta: An Overview of the Residential Leases Bill Real Estate & Construction

Rent Reform in Malta: An Overview of the Residential Leases Bill

This article was written by Dr. Zachary Galea and Dr. Dorita Cardona On the 2nd of July 2019, the Residential Leases Bill (Bill No. 91 of 2019) – the 'Bill' – was published in the Government Gazette of Malta (No. 20,223). The aim of this Bill is to bring into force by January 2020 the proposed Residential Leases Act, 2019 – the 'Act' – and to tackle many of the issues faced by lessors and lessees throughout the duration of their contractual periods of lease. The specific objects and reasons of the Bill are to promote the development of the private rented…
Zachary Galea
16th July 2019
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Rent Reform in Malta: An Overview of the Residential Leases Bill Real Estate & Construction

Rent Reform in Malta: An Overview of the Residential Leases Bill

This article was written by Dr. Zachary Galea and Dr. Dorita Cardona On the 2nd of July 2019, the Residential Leases Bill (Bill No. 91 of 2019) – the 'Bill' – was published in the Government Gazette of Malta (No. 20,223). The aim of this Bill is to bring into force by January 2020 the proposed Residential Leases Act, 2019 – the 'Act' – and to tackle many of the issues faced by lessors and lessees throughout the duration of their contractual periods of lease. The specific objects and reasons of the Bill are to promote the development of the private rented…
Zachary Galea
16th July 2019
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MFSA publishes Guidance Document on “Fit & Proper” Assessments Legal Updates

MFSA publishes Guidance Document on “Fit & Proper” Assessments

The MFSA (the "Authority") has issued a guidance document on the fitness and properness assessment which is currently applied by the Authority. This document outlines the high-level principles that must be adhered to in order to safeguard and ensure the integrity of the financial services sector.In assessing the fitness and properness of individuals proposed for, or holding, approved positions, the Authority assesses the following four criteria:i. Competence;ii. Reputation;iii. Conflicts of Interest and Independence of Mind; andiv. Time Commitment. It is important to note that this assessment is an on-going requirement and thus, even when individuals are approved, they will still…
MamoTCV Advocates
10th July 2019