🇲🇹 Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) & EIRA (Cap. 452)
Malta Employment Notice & Termination Calculator
Calculate mandatory statutory notice periods (1 to 12 weeks based on continuous service length), pay in lieu of notice, and accrued leave encashment under Maltese labor law.
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Total Final Settlement Pay
€3,101.54
Statutory Notice: 4 Weeks (€2,584.62)
Statutory Entitlement Breakdown
| Weekly Wage Rate (52-week base) | €646.15 / week |
| Statutory Notice Period Entitlement | 4 Weeks |
| Pay in Lieu of Notice (if applicable) | €2,584.62 |
| Untaken Leave Encashment (32h) | €516.92 |
| Total Final Settlement Outlay | €3,101.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statutory notice period scale under Maltese labor law (EIRA)? ▼
Under Section 36 of EIRA: 1-6 months service = 1 week; 6 months to 2 years = 2 weeks; 2 to 4 years = 4 weeks; 4 to 7 years = 8 weeks; 7 to 8 years = 9 weeks; 8 to 9 years = 10 weeks; 9 to 10 years = 11 weeks; and exceeding 10 years = 12 weeks maximum.
Can an employer make payment in lieu of notice in Malta? ▼
Yes, an employer terminating an indefinite contract may pay the employee a lump sum equal to half or full wages due for the notice period, allowing immediate termination.
Is severance pay legally mandatory for redundancy in Malta? ▼
Under Maltese statutory law, there is no automatic statutory redundancy severance multiplier beyond notice pay and accrued vacation leave, unless expressly stipulated in a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract.
How does the probationary period affect notice in Malta? ▼
During the first month of probation, either party may terminate without notice. After one month of probation, statutory notice is 1 week.
Must accrued vacation leave be settled upon termination? ▼
Yes, employers are legally required to pay cash compensation for all untaken statutory vacation leave accrued up to the date of employment termination.