Do part-time employees in Malta get the same benefits as full-time staff?

Malta's employment framework generally follows the EU principle of non-discrimination between part-time and full-time workers, reflected in the relevant Maltese regulations connected to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta, meaning part-time employees are typically entitled to the same rights and benefits as full-time employees on a pro-rata basis, proportional to the hours they actually work, rather than being denied benefits outright or given a lower proportional entitlement simply because of their part-time status. This generally covers things like paid annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday entitlements, all of which should be calculated proportionally to your part-time hours compared to a full-time equivalent role, rather than at a flat reduced rate that doesn't correspond fairly to the hours you work. If you believe your leave or other benefits are being calculated in a way that is disproportionately lower than the pro-rata principle would produce, request a written explanation of the calculation method your employer is using. If the calculation doesn't hold up, you can raise the matter with the Department of Industrial and Employment Relations for clarification and enforcement.