When you
are starting a new business you will need to inform Jobsplus of the change
in your employment status. You also need to notify Jobsplus of any new
employees engaged. Similarly, self-employed persons are also required by law to
complete an engagement form. This is done by filling in the relevant
Declaration of Commencement of Employment form. Jobsplus will acknowledge
all engagement and termination forms received within 15 working days.
This
service is also offered at Business First.
DECLARATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
For
self-employed: This declaration should be filled in by any person who is
starting self-employment for the first time or by anyone wanting to resume
self-employment.
For employers: On employing new
staff a self-employed person/employer must fill in the Declaration of
Commencement of Employment for every new person employed. In every case of new
employment, the engagement form duly filled in is to be received by
the Jobsplus on the same day of commencement of employment.
Note: To
make use of the online services offered by Jobsplus to submit employment forms,
one has to be logged in on the Jobsplus portal
first. The following video clip will guide
you through the process.
What
documents are required?
If you
are being employed for the first time, then you will need:
·
Identification
Card/Passport
·
Your NI 3
(from the Department of Social Security - for Maltese nationals only)
·
Non-EU
nationals require an Employment Licence issued directly by Jobsplus
·
Persons
born aboard but who possess a dual citizenship, need a certificate issued by
the Department of Citizenship and Expatriates
Non-Maltese
Citizens
Certain
non-Maltese citizen require an Employment Licence before being employed. A full
list of applications for employment of non-Maltese nationals may be
viewed here.
Employment
of persons under 16 years
Persons
who have not attained the age 16 or who turn 16 during the scholastic year
(15th September to 16th July) are by law considered Minors of Compulsory School
Age. These should provide the employer with a school leaving certificate
obtainable directly from the Department of Educational Services, Triq Fra
Gaetano Pace Forno, Hamrun. Applicants must present the following documents to
obtain this certificate:
·
A formal
birth certificate from the Public Registry
·
A
declaration from the applicant’s employer to be
·
A
certificate from the school last attended; and
·
A letter
from the parents stating that they agree that their son/daughter is to start
work.
For
further details on legislation and regulations related to the employment of
minors visit the Information for Employers section
on the Jobsplus website. All conditions apply also to cases related to
summer jobs.
ONLINE APPLICATION
Note: To
make use of the online services offered by Jobsplus to submit employment forms,
one has to be logged in on the Jobsplus portal
first.
last
updated July 2020