��������Ƶ

This Overseas Employment Contract is essential for companies based in or operating through Malta that engage employees for work in foreign jurisdictions. The document is structured to comply with Maltese employment law while accommodating international employment requirements. It should be used when establishing formal employment relationships involving cross-border work arrangements, whether for Maltese companies sending employees abroad or foreign companies employing staff through Malta. The contract includes comprehensive provisions covering employment terms, international benefits, tax considerations, social security arrangements, and specific protections required under Maltese law. It is particularly relevant for Malta's growing international business sector and companies leveraging Malta's strategic position as a business hub in the European Union.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including full legal names, addresses, and registration/identification numbers

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship, including the basis for overseas employment

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the contract, including specific overseas employment terminology

4. Position and Duties: Job title, role description, responsibilities, and reporting relationships

5. Place of Work: Primary work location, overseas posting details, and any mobility requirements

6. Duration of Employment: Contract term, including start date, end date if fixed-term, and any probationary period

7. Remuneration: Base salary, currency, payment method, frequency, and exchange rate provisions

8. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime provisions, and time zone considerations

9. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, public holidays (both home and host country), sick leave, and other leave types

10. Benefits and Allowances: Overseas-specific benefits, housing, transportation, relocation assistance, and other allowances

11. Tax and Social Security: Tax obligations, social security arrangements, and related administrative responsibilities

12. Insurance Coverage: Health insurance, travel insurance, and other required coverage

13. Expenses: Business expense reimbursement policy and procedures

14. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and repatriation provisions

15. Governing Law: Confirmation of Maltese law governance and jurisdiction

16. Data Protection: Handling of personal data under relevant data protection laws

17. Signatures: Execution clause and signature blocks for all parties