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Employees Beware of What You Post on Facebook! Employment and Industrial Relations

Employees Beware of What You Post on Facebook!

An employee of an Italian business posted a derogatory comment on Facebook about her employer, using her mobile phone, which read something along the lines of "I've had enough of this sh**** place", complaining about the ever-changing tasks being assigned to her. The owner of the business read the post and, after seeking legal advice, decided to terminate her employment. The woman quickly deleted the post and unfriended the owner of the business from her Facebook friends, after contesting her termination. Both the Tribunal and the Court of Appeal found in favour of the employer in that the dismissal was…
Christine Calleja
6th June 2018
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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The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act of 2018, which repealed the Domestic Violence Act, introduced changes to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta).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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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The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act of 2018, which repealed the Domestic Violence Act, introduced changes to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta).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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EIOPA Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit Insurance & Reinsurance

EIOPA Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit

On the 18th May 2018, the EIOPA issued an Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit.The withdrawal of the UK from the EU might have an impact on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers.Technical provisions, own funds, and capital requirements of insurance and reinsurance undertakings established in the EU (other than the UK) can change when the UK becomes a third country (non-EU), for the purposes of applying the Solvency II framework. Solvency II and other financial regulations distinguish between activities inside and outside the EU.This Opinion underlines the importance for national…
Romina Bonnici
5th June 2018
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EIOPA Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit Insurance & Reinsurance

EIOPA Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit

On the 18th May 2018, the EIOPA issued an Opinion on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers in the light of Brexit.The withdrawal of the UK from the EU might have an impact on the solvency position of insurers and reinsurers.Technical provisions, own funds, and capital requirements of insurance and reinsurance undertakings established in the EU (other than the UK) can change when the UK becomes a third country (non-EU), for the purposes of applying the Solvency II framework. Solvency II and other financial regulations distinguish between activities inside and outside the EU.This Opinion underlines the importance for national…
Romina Bonnici
5th June 2018
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MIA CPE Event – The formation and support of shipping and aviation companies – A legal aspect Shipping, Yachting and Transport

MIA CPE Event – The formation and support of shipping and aviation companies – A legal aspect

Dr Nicholas Valenzia and Dr Denise Abela will deliver a presentation at a CPE event organised by The Malta Institute of Accountants, which will be held on the 15 June 2018 at the Tower Training Centre, Swatar.The event will focus on the key elements relating to companies involved in the ship/aircraft ownership and operation, including aspects relating to eligibility of registration of ships and aircraft in Malta. The seminar will also give a general overview on modern trends in ownership and operational structuring such as leasing. For further details on the event, kindly view the following link:http://www.miamalta.org/CPEEventDetails.aspx?cpeeid=10332
Nicholas Valenzia
4th June 2018