This Unlimited Employment Contract template is designed for use in Malta when establishing permanent employment relationships. It serves as a comprehensive agreement between employers and employees, incorporating all mandatory requirements under Maltese employment law, particularly the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA) and related regulations. The document should be used when hiring permanent employees in Malta, whether for full-time or part-time positions, and includes provisions for remuneration, working hours, leave entitlements, notice periods, and other essential terms of employment. It provides the necessary framework for compliance with Maltese employment legislation while allowing customization for specific roles, industries, and company requirements.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the contract

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

5. Commencement and Duration: Start date and confirmation of unlimited duration of employment

6. Probationary Period: Duration and terms of the probationary period as per Maltese law

7. Place of Work: Primary workplace location and any mobility requirements

8. Working Hours: Normal working hours, overtime arrangements, and break entitlements

9. Remuneration: Salary, payment frequency, and method of payment

10. Benefits: Standard benefits package including statutory benefits

11. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, and other statutory leave provisions

12. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding company confidential information

13. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and handling of employee personal data

14. Notice Period: Notice requirements for termination by either party

15. Governing Law: Confirmation of Maltese law as governing law

16. Signatures: Execution section for both parties