The Staffing Agency Contract is essential for businesses operating in Malta that engage temporary workers through staffing agencies. This document is specifically designed to comply with Maltese employment law, including the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452) and the Temporary Agency Workers Regulations (S.L. 452.106), while also adhering to relevant EU directives. It outlines the terms of engagement between staffing agencies and client companies, covering crucial aspects such as worker rights, payment terms, liability allocation, and regulatory compliance. The contract is particularly important given Malta's growing economy and the increasing reliance on flexible workforce solutions across various sectors. It includes specific provisions for data protection under GDPR, worker vetting requirements, and safeguards for all parties involved in temporary staffing arrangements.

1. Parties: Identification of the staffing agency and the client company, including full legal names, registration numbers, and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the agency's authority to provide staffing services and the client's need for temporary workers

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Temporary Workers', 'Assignment', 'Services', etc.

4. Services: Detailed description of the staffing services to be provided by the agency, including recruitment, screening, and placement processes

5. Agency Obligations: The agency's responsibilities including worker vetting, compliance with employment laws, and maintenance of necessary licenses

6. Client Obligations: Client's responsibilities including workplace safety, supervision, and providing necessary information about assignments

7. Temporary Worker Status: Clarification of employment relationship and worker status under Maltese law

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Payment structure, rates, invoicing periods, and payment terms

9. Data Protection: Compliance with GDPR and Maltese data protection laws regarding worker and client information

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information between all parties

11. Duration and Termination: Contract term, renewal provisions, and termination circumstances

12. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties

13. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for all parties

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disputes under Maltese law

15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including notices, amendments, and governing law