Malta’s leading employment lawyers, one roof: The workplace issues you cannot ignore

Pay transparency, artificial intelligence, flexible working and workplace harassment are increasingly shaping the decisions employers make every day. For HR professionals and business leaders, understanding the legal implications is essential to managing people effectively, protecting organisations and building workplaces where employees can thrive.

On Friday, 29th January 2027, the Malta Foundation for Human Resources Development (FHRD) will bring these issues into focus at the fifth edition of its Employment Law Seminar, “An Insight Into Trending Topics”, at The Xara Lodge, Rabat.

The seminar offers a distinctive opportunity: Malta’s leading employment lawyers coming together under one roof to share their expertise, examine pressing workplace challenges and engage directly with the people responsible for navigating them. Bringing together contributors from prominent legal firms, the programme combines expert insight with practical relevance across a range of employment matters.

Important topics. Practical perspectives

The morning opens with a subject attracting growing attention among employers: gender pay transparency. Lara Pace, Senior Associate at Ganado Advocates, will explore objective justifications for pay differences, addressing a crucial question for organisations reviewing how remuneration decisions are made, explained and supported.

Christine Calleja, Partner at Mamo TCV Advocates, will then turn to worker safety. Through health and safety cases and lessons learned, her session will encourage delegates to consider how workplace responsibilities translate into everyday practice and what employers can learn when things go wrong.

Remote and flexible working will take centre stage in a session delivered by Roselyn Borg, Founder, and Patrick Farrugia, Senior Associate at Ten Yards Legal. Their discussion will examine the practical legal challenges that arise when employees are away from the office, offering a valuable perspective on arrangements that require clear expectations and careful management.

Artificial intelligence is another area demanding employers’ attention. Paul Gonzi, Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, will address AI and employment, highlighting key employer takeaways from the EU AI Act. As organisations explore technology’s role in workplace decisions, this session will help delegates consider the legal questions alongside the opportunities.

The programme will also confront the serious consequences of workplace bullying and harassment. Edward Mizzi, Partner at amicus legal, will examine legal risk and criminal liability, bringing attention to issues that require employers to recognise boundaries, respond appropriately and take their responsibilities seriously.

Completing the main sessions, Lorna Mifsud Cachia, Managing Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, will explore “Different Abilities, One Stronger Team”. Her session will connect legal duties and reasonable adjustments with operational success, encouraging organisations to consider how inclusive employment practices can support both individuals and teams.

Choose the workshop that matters to you

Delegates will then have a choice of two workshops, allowing them to focus on the challenges most relevant to their roles.

Mark Sciriha, Managing Director at The Latino Agent, will lead “Mastering Malta’s Labour Migration Policy: Processes, Pitfalls, and Practical Pathways to Success”. This workshop will focus on an important area for organisations navigating international recruitment and workforce requirements.

Alternatively, “The HR War Room: 24 Hours to Avoid a Tribunal” will bring together Matthew Brincat, Partner at Ganado Advocates, and Dr Michael Agius, Director and Deputy Chief Legal Officer at Deloitte. Its compelling theme places urgent HR decisions and their potential legal consequences firmly in the spotlight.

An Employment Law Q&A will conclude the programme, giving delegates an opportunity to put their questions to the experts.

Connect, learn and take the conversation further

Alongside the sessions, the seminar offers valuable networking opportunities. HR professionals, business leaders, lawyers, managers and others involved in employment decisions can connect with peers, exchange experiences and build relationships across sectors.

Whether reviewing policies, advising clients or managing people, delegates will encounter issues with direct relevance to their work. The breadth of the programme makes this an opportunity to strengthen understanding, challenge assumptions and approach workplace decisions with greater confidence.

FHRD thanks all participating law firms and contributors for sharing their expertise, and acknowledges the support of its partners: APS Bank, HSH Health Plan (Malta), and Konnekt Talexio.

Join the FHRD at The Xara Lodge on 29th January 2027 for a morning of expert perspectives, practical discussion and meaningful connections around the employment issues shaping Malta’s workplaces.

Secure your seat here.