Questions for lawyers Found 300

I work part-time at a retail shop in Malta, roughly 20 hours a week, and I’ve noticed I don’t get certain benefits that full-time colleagues get, like paid leave calculated the same way. Is this a lawful distinction based on my part-time status, or should I be getting the same treatment proportionally?

I was asked by police in Malta to provide fingerprints and a DNA sample in connection with an investigation. I wasn’t entirely sure whether I actually had to comply, or what happens to that information afterwards if I’m never actually charged with anything.

I was injured while riding on a public bus in Malta due to what I believe was unsafe driving or a sudden, unnecessary hard braking. I want to understand who I would actually pursue a claim against for this injury, and what my options are.

I started and built a business entirely on my own during our marriage in Malta, my spouse had no involvement whatsoever in running or growing it. Now that we’re separating, I’m worried they’ll claim half of it simply because we were married while I built it. Is that actually how it would work under Maltese law?

I’m considering filing a civil claim in Malta over a contractual dispute involving a reasonably significant amount of money, but before committing to litigation, I want a realistic sense of how long court proceedings actually tend to take here, since I’ve heard mixed things.

I run a small transport business in Malta and I was recently transporting goods on behalf of a client when the vehicle was broken into and some of the cargo was stolen. I want to understand what my liability actually is toward my client for this loss, given the theft wasn’t something I could have directly prevented.

I’m considering selling a property in Malta that I’ve owned personally for a considerable number of years. I want to understand what tax obligations I would actually face on this sale, given how long I’ve held the property.

I’m about to undergo a medical procedure in Malta and I want to understand what my rights actually are regarding being properly informed about the risks and alternatives beforehand, and whether a doctor is legally required to obtain my genuine informed consent before proceeding.

I imported goods into Malta by sea and discovered upon arrival that a portion of the cargo had been damaged during transit. I want to understand my rights as the cargo owner to seek compensation, and from whom this claim would actually need to be pursued.

I registered a company in Malta two years ago but it has been completely dormant, no income, no expenses, nothing. I assumed I didn’t need to file anything since there was nothing to report. I recently got a letter mentioning penalties. Was I supposed to file something anyway?