🇲🇹 Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) & Social Security (DSS)
Malta Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave Calculator
Calculate your paid family leave compensation across 18 weeks statutory maternity leave, 10 working days paid paternity leave, and paid parental leave under DIER regulations.
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Leave Type & Salary Details
EUR €
Total Family Leave Compensation
€8,891.80
18 Weeks Total (14 wks Employer + 4 wks DSS)
Statutory Benefit Breakdown
| Employer Paid Phase (14 Weeks) | €8,076.92 |
| Gov DSS Benefit Phase (Weeks 15-18) | €814.88 (€203.72/wk) |
| Net Cost to Employer (After Trust Fund) | €0.00 (100% Refunded) |
| Total Financial Benefit to Employee | €8,891.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weeks of paid maternity leave are guaranteed in Malta? ▼
Under the Protection of Maternity (Employment) Regulations, female employees are entitled to 18 consecutive weeks of statutory maternity leave. The first 14 weeks are paid by the employer at 100% regular wage, and weeks 15 to 18 are paid directly by the Department of Social Security (DSS).
How does the Maternity Leave Trust Fund refund employers? ▼
Private sector employers pay a small statutory Maternity Leave Trust Fund contribution on all employees. In return, the employer can claim a 100% refund from the government for the wages paid to the mother during the first 14 weeks.
How many days of paid paternity leave do fathers receive in Malta? ▼
Under the Work-Life Balance Directive (L.N. 201 of 2022), fathers or equivalent second parents are legally entitled to 10 fully paid working days of paternity leave immediately following the birth or adoption of their child.
What is the entitlement for paid parental leave in Malta? ▼
Each parent has an individual right to 4 months of parental leave, of which 2 months are paid by the Department of Social Security at the sickness benefit rate when taken before the child reaches 8 years old.
Are pregnant employees protected from dismissal in Malta? ▼
Yes, dismissing an employee during pregnancy, maternity leave, or absence due to pregnancy-related illness is strictly illegal under the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA).