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Everything you need to know to hire compliantly in Italy

Employer of Record (EoR) in Italy

Employment contracts in Italy

Payroll and benefits in Italy

Leave and time off in Italy

Employee protection in Italy

End of employment in Italy

Recent developments in Italy

We understand the challenges of keeping up with regulatory changes. That’s why we actively monitor these changes, so you don’t have to. Read on to discover what’s been happening in the employment space in Italy.

Fixed-term contracts (2024)

The recent updates retain the option to enter into flexible contracts for periods shorter than 12 months. They also broaden the scope of acceptable reasons for initiating fixed-term contracts that span 12 months but not more than 24 months.

Remote work regulations (2024)

Starting from January 2024, Italy has introduced new regulations aimed at providing more clarity on remote work arrangements. Employers are now required to formalize agreements with employees regarding their remote work conditions, including setting expectations for work hours, availability, and health and safety obligations. This is part of a broader effort to adapt Italy’s labor laws to the post-pandemic work environment and protect employee rights in non-traditional settings.

Paid family leave extensions (2024)

As of April 2024, Italy has expanded its paid family leave benefits. Employees are now entitled to extended paid leave periods for caregiving purposes, including caring for elderly relatives or dependents with disabilities. The reform is designed to provide better work-life balance and support employees facing caregiving responsibilities. Employers are required to offer flexibility in scheduling and may not penalize employees for utilizing this leave.

Youth employment incentives (2023)

A new initiative, outlined in decree No. 48/2023, offers a valuable opportunity for private sector employers. When you decide to hire young individuals under the age of 30—who are not currently engaged in employment, education, or training programs, and are registered with the Youth Employment Initiative — your business stands to benefit significantly and receive incentives equal to 60% of the gross monthly wage for each eligible young person you hire, applicable for the first 12 months of employment. This benefit is available for new hires on a permanent basis, including those hired to fulfil specific needs within your business, as well as those brought on board under professional or trade apprenticeship contracts.

Simplification of reporting requirements (2022)

The Employment Decree has made it easier for employers to communicate key employment details at the time of hiring, as outlined by the Transparency Decree (Legislative Decree 104/2022) effective from August 2022. Specifically, Article 26, paragraph 1 of the new Decree streamlines certain reporting requirements. Now, employers can satisfy obligations related to sharing information on topics like probationary periods, training, and paid leave simply by referencing the applicable regulations or collective bargaining agreements, including those specific to your company.

Employer of Record in Italy

Hiring internationally can be both costly and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be.

When you hire workers in Italy through an Employer of Record (EoR), you can skip the hassle and expense of setting up a legal entity and go straight to growing your business.

Explore our guide to learn everything you need to know about using an EoR in Italy

Employment contracts in Italy

If you’re looking to hire workers in Italy, you need to make sure your employment contracts are compliant and legally enforceable. Thankfully, we have all the information you need — head on our detailed guide about employment contracts in Italy.

We’ll talk about:

Contract terms
Fixed-term contracts and extensions
Regulations around remote work
Working hours and overtime

Payroll in Italy

Each country has its own laws, rules and customs when it comes compensation and benefits. And for your expansion in Italy to be a success, you need to know what they look like.

That means not only understanding the minimum wage, statutory benefits and employee rights, but also the norms that shape what your employees expect from their employer.

Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about compensation and benefits in Italy.

Leaves and time off in Italy

As an employer, you need to understand your employees’ rights when it comes to paid time off. Explore our full guide to learn everything you need to know around leave entitlements in Italy, including paid holidays, maternity and parental leave, public holidays and more.

Employee protections in Italy

Hiring international workers comes with a lot of risk — and ignorance of the rules is no excuse. Keep your business and your employees protected by understanding the laws and regulations in Italy.

We’ll cover:

Whistleblower protections
Data privacy
Equal treatment for temporary agency workers
Anti-discrimination laws
Pay equity legislation

End of employment in Italy

A worker leaving your organisation represents a lot of risk for you as an employer. Protect your business by reading our full guide on end-of-employment regulations in Italy.

We’ll cover:

Notice periods
Rules around termination
Post-termination restraints
Transfers of undertaking

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