MHRA: Malta Needs Greater Productivity, Not Shorter Working Weeks

In a press release, The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has voiced concern over the Opposition’s proposal to pilot a four-day workweek within the public sector.

While recognising the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing, MHRA stressed that any such reform must be based on economic realities and productivity data, rather than political slogans.

Highlighting this, The Association warned that introducing or testing a four-day week could send the wrong message to investors and employers, particularly at a time when Malta is already facing acute labour shortages, rising costs, and increasing pressure on competitiveness.

MHRA urged policymakers to focus on measures that enhance efficiency, skills, and workforce participation, such as training, flexible scheduling, and digital innovation, instead of proposals that could destabilise the labour market.

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