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Harsher Penalties Introduced for Harassment and Victimisation at Work Employment and Industrial Relations

Harsher Penalties Introduced for Harassment and Victimisation at Work

The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act of 2018, which repealed the Domestic Violence Act, introduced changes to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta). By means of the amendments, harsher penalties were introduced in the case of harassment and victimisation in the employment context.The fine (multa) in case a person is found guilty of the offence of harassment or victimisation was increased from a maximum of €2,329.37 to a fine of not less than €5,000 and not more than €10,000 and the imprisonment term (to which the person found guilty could be liable…
Christine Calleja
6th June 2018
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Constructive Dismissal Employment and Industrial Relations

Constructive Dismissal

Dr. Christine Calleja recently delivered a three-hour seminar, organised by Society Education, on the topic of 'Constructive Dismissal'. Whilst most employers are aware of the legal consequences they may face in cases of unlawful termination of employment, including sometimes rather hefty awards ordered by the Industrial Tribunal, the concept of 'constructive dismissal' will not be familiar to many. In certain situations, which can be interpreted as amounting to a breach of contract, the employee may be entitled to resign and bring forward a claim for unfair dismissal, even though such employee was never directly dismissed. The extent to which the…
Christine Calleja
25th November 2016