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.
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
employees: 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
- EU and non-EU Nationals
require a Social Security number from the Social Security Department. One may use this online form
to apply for a Social Security number. For Maltese nationals, the Social
Security number is the ID card number.
- Non-EU nationals require an
Employment Licence issued directly by Jobsplus. More information may be found in this link.
- 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. 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.
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.
LEGISLATION
CONTACT DETAILS
Business First
Business First contact details:
Business
First
Tel: 144 or +356 25422020
email: info@businessfirst.com.mt
or
visit Business First Office at:
Ċentru
Joseph Grech
2nd
Floor, Cobalt House
Notabile
Road
Mrieħel,
B'Kara, BKR3000
Jobsplus
Jobsplus Resources (forms)
Note: In order to access the online applications, one is required to login on
the Jobsplus portal first.
Social Security Department
Department for
Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER)
Updated
August 2020