Malta’s Legal Notice 112 of 2025 introduces new pay transparency rights under EU Directive 2019/1152, allowing job applicants to request salary details before employment and enabling employees to access information on their own and comparable pay levels, with employers required to respond within two months.
In compliance with Malta’s obligations to implement EU’s Directive 2019/1152 on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions, Legal Notice 112 of 2025 has enacted significant amendments to pay transparency regulations, applicable both prior to and during employment. These changes modify the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations (“Regulations”) and have taken effect as of 27 August 2025.
Individuals seeking employment and being considered by a prospective employer are entitled to request information regarding the initial pay or salary range for the position in question, as well as any relevant pay provisions arising from a collective agreement, if applicable. This information must be provided to applicants prior to the commencement of employment.
Employees are entitled, at any point during their employment, to request from the employer information regarding their individual pay level, as well as the pay levels of employee categories performing comparable work. Upon receiving a written request, the employer must provide the requested information within a reasonable period, not exceeding two months from the date the request is made.
For the purposes of the Regulations, ‘pay level’ is defined as the gross annual pay and the corresponding gross hourly pay.
This advancement is especially noteworthy as it will now be more challenging for employers to conceal pay-related information. Additionally, employees are empowered to address any pay discrepancies that may arise due to factors such as structural inequalities or discrimination within the organization. Employers must ensure compliance with these requirements and manage related processes effectively, while also upholding their professional integrity.
