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Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,264 of 6th June 2014
01/01/2014
No. 530
RESUMPTION OF DUTIES BY THE PRESIDENT OF MALTA
It is notified for general information that the President of Malta has resumed the functions of the Office of the President on Thursday, 5th June, 2014.
Ms Dolores Cristina has ceased to perform the functions of President.
No. 531
Ġieħ ir-Repubblika Act (Cap. 251)
IT is hereby notified that in accordance with Article 29 (1) of the Ġieħ ir-Repubblika Act, the President of Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the recognition of the conferment of the following honours by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta:-
Grand Cross of Magistral Grace
Dr Albert Ganado
Magistral Knight
Mr Dennis Kirkop
Mr Frank Salt
Magistral Dame
Mrs Nadya Aquilina
Mrs Anne Marie Gauci Maistre
Mrs Rita Mizzi
Mrs Marianna Pace
Mrs Helene Zammit
No. 532
MINISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Veterinary Surgeons Council
IT is hereby notified for general information that Dr Katiucha Gatt Galea has been elected member of the Veterinary Surgeons Council in accordance with Article 39 (2) (d) of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (Cap. 437) .
No. 533
Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity
The Minister for the Family and Social Solidarity is launching the following scheme, which is aimed at introducing persons who have been registering for more than two years under Part One of the Register maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Employment and Training Services Act and/or who are in receipt of Social Assistance as per Article 30 of the Social Security Act(Cap. 318) to partake in insurable employment.
1) Definitions
In this scheme, unless the context requires otherwise:
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for Social Policy;
“Director” means the Director General responsible for the Department of Social Security;
“Head of Household” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318);
“Household” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318);’
“Insurable Employment” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318).
2) Who is eligible for this Scheme
a. The head of household who has been in receipt of any one of the following non-contributory social benefits for a minimum period of two years in the three years preceeding the claim:
i) Social Assistance; or
ii) Unemployment Assistance.
b. Employers who decide to employ persons who are in receipt of one of the social benefits mentioned above.
3) How to acquire the right for this scheme
a. A beneficiary who is registering under Part One of the Register maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Employment and Training Services Act, and has been in receipt of the Unemployment Assistance for a minimum period of two years in the three years preceeding the claim.
b. A beneficiary in receipt of Social Assistance for a minimum period of two years in the three years preceeding the claim and who decides to partake in insurable employment.
c. The Director may, from time to time, request any other document that may be required so that the claim may be processed, revised or renewed.
4) What does this scheme consist of
This scheme consists of the following:
a. A beneficiary of Social Assistance according to Article 30 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318) and who has been in receipt of this benefit for a minimum period of two years or more in the three years preceeding the claim or before the person becomes employed, shall not forfeit the entitlement for Social Assistance and that the person shall still be entitled to 65% of the rate for the first year; to 45% of the rate for the second year; and 25% of the rate for the third and last year from when the claim is made until the person remains in an insurable employment from which the income is not less than the National Minimum Wage.
b. The employer shall be entitled to 25% of the rate due for every year for a maximum period of three years and in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.
c. The differences of 10% for the first year, 30% for the second year and 50% for the third year shall be transferred to a Training Services Fund set up for this purpose.
5) How shall this Assistance be granted
a. The percentages of payment as explained in Section 4, are to be calculated only on the main benefit (Social Assistance and Unemployment Assistance). In the case of Children’s Allowance and Supplementary Allowance, employment income shall be calculated in terms of the provisions of Part VII and Part VIII of the Second Schedule of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318) respectively.
b. This scheme is applicable to both full-time and part-time employments. However the income shall not be less than the National Minimum wage which amounts to €165.68 per week for 2014. This amount varies annually depending on the cost of living adjustment as awarded by the Government.
c. Persons are eligible for this scheme on a one time basis up to a maximum of three years. Nevertheless, if a person does not continue to benefit from this scheme for the full period of three years, the person shall still be eligible to benefit in future from this scheme for that remaining period.
d. Employers can benefit from this scheme in respect of every person employed by him or her and who is eligible in accordance with the conditions established in this government notice.
e. The percentages paid to persons who are self-occupied shall be identical to percentages paid to persons in insurable employment, as explained in Section 4 (a).
6) Provision of false information and non-compliance with the provisions of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318)
If a person:
a. Provides false information or fails to report to the Director any change in circumstances; or
b. Fails to comply with the provisions of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318)
with the aim of obtaining or continuing to obtain this assistance from the beneficiary and the employer, the provisions of Part X of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318) shall be applicable.
7) Duration of the Scheme
The scheme shall enter into force on the 1st January, 2014 and shall remain in force until such date as the Minister may prescribe in the Government Gazette.
8) Amendments to the Scheme
The Minister may effect any necessary amendments to this scheme by publishing the said amendments in the Government Gazette.