Target Audience

Directors, Head of Departments, Admin Officers Managers and Company Secretaries.
Programme Standards

- Maximum 6 attendees
- 30 days of one to one support
- Handouts
- Programme director/s with at least a Masters Degree in the subject
- Convenient morning timings or in-house at any time for a minimum of two bookings
- Can be configured to address a number of professions and industry sectors

Price

EUR248 ex VAT per participant.
Business Law Workshop

These topics provide supervisors and managers with essential knowledge and practical insights into key aspects of Maltese business law, enabling them to make informed decisions, mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in their business operations.
Topics Covered

1.  Structure of Maltese Business Laws:
   - Overview of the legal system in Malta and how it effects the responsibilities of managers, supervisors and employees in terms of criminal and civil liabilities.
   - Understanding the roles and responsibilities of directors, shareholders, company officers and employees at any level under Maltese law.
   - Understanding Regulatory obligations of directors, shareholders, company officers and employees at any level under Maltese law.

2.  Employment Law and Employment Regulations: 
   - Overview of the Maltese Employment and Industrial Relations Act and other relevant legislation governing employment relationships in Malta.
   - Understanding employment contracts, terms and conditions of employment, and employee rights and obligations.
   - Compliance with employment laws regarding working hours, wages, leave entitlements, workplace health and safety, and discrimination.
   - Handling employment-related disputes, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures in accordance with Maltese law.

3.  Contract Law and Commercial Transactions: 
   - Principles of contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement under Maltese civil law.
   - Understanding the essential elements of a valid contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
   - Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including sales agreements, service contracts, lease agreements, and distribution agreements.
   - Remedies for breach of contract and dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation in Maltese courts.

4.  Data Protection and Intellectual Property Rights: 
   - Overview of data protection regulations in Malta, including the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applicable to businesses operating in Malta.
   - Compliance with data privacy principles, data subject rights, data processing requirements, and cross-border data transfers.
   - Protection of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets under Maltese intellectual property law.
   - Strategies for safeguarding intellectual property assets, licensing arrangements, and enforcement of intellectual property rights through legal mechanisms available in Malta.