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The “First Of May” Decree: Key Changes For The Employers

Italy's Decree-Law No. 62 of April 30, 2026 introduces a groundbreaking framework for fair wages by anchoring remuneration benchmarks to collective bargaining agreements signed by the most representative trade unions.

Italy Employment

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A&O Shearman

Smart Working: New Rules And Sanctions For Italian Employers Effective As Of 7 April 2026

As of 7 April 2026, law no. 34/2026 has entered into force, introducing significant changes regarding smart-working arrangements in Italy.

European Union Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

Italy's Human-centric AI Law: Worker Dignity Over Algorithmic Efficiency

As artificial intelligence raises growing concerns over job security, digital surveillance, and human dignity at work, Italy's response is structured and deliberate: a human-centred framework built...

Italy Employment

GGI Global Alliance

Proposed DOL Rule Would Simplify Independent Contractor Status – A Little Bit

I was in Italy last week and visited Vatican City. Passport control at the Rome airport was annoyingly slow, but getting in and out of Vatican City – a sovereign nation – was surprisingly easy.

Italy Employment

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BakerHostetler

NLRB Re-adopts 2020 Joint Employer Rule, Sunsets Biden Rule

Italy Employment

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BakerHostetler

AI News: Italy Sets The Rules For AI In The Workplace (Podcast)

Italy Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

Italy Publishes Draft Legislation Implementing The Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need To Know

Italy Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Non-resident Sports Agents And Permanent Establishment In Italy: Practical Takeaways From A Landmark Ruling

Italy Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Italy's Pay Transparency Decree: A Turning Point For Equal Pay

Italy Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Disciplinary Dismissal And Digital Evidence: When WhatsApp Is Not Enough

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

Milan–Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind The Winter Olympic And Paralympic Games

Italy Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Governance At Tie-break: Players' Claims And The Stability Of Tennis' Institutional Framework

Worldwide Employment

WL

Withers LLP

Transnational Mobility, A1 Certification, And Italian Social Security (INPS) Assessments: The Evolution Of EU Case Law

Italy Employment

WS

WST Law & Tax Firm

Italian Descendants 2025 Decree: Entry And Citizenship

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

New Italian Citizenship Law 2025: Can You Still Apply By Descent Under Law 74/2025?

Italy Immigration

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Arnone & Sicomo

Sexual Violence Laws In Italy: Guide For Foreign Victims

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Arnone & Sicomo

Rendita Catastale In Italy

Italy Real Estate

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Spectrum IFA Group

Tax Deductions And Detractions In Italy

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Spectrum IFA Group

Cryptocurrency Scam: What To Do And How To Recover Funds (2026)

Italy Technology

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Duty Of Loyalty And Non-compete Covenants: Redefining Corporate Protection Strategies

In employment relationships involving strategically significant roles, the protection of corporate interests cannot be entrusted to generic formulas or standardised contractual clauses.

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

Italy's First Law On Artificial Intelligence Takes Effect

Italy's Law no. 132 of 23 September 2025 has been published and is now in effect. It governs "Provisions and delegated powers to the Government on artificial intelligence". We examine this significant new legislation below.

Italy Technology

IL

Ius Laboris

Morandi Law: Benefits For The Families Of Victims Of Damaging Events

Discover the new benefits available to the families of victims of harmful events (compensation, scholarships, citizenship).

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Unlawful Dismissals: What Changes For Small Companies In Italy After Decision No. 118 Of 21 July 2025

The aim of this alert is to provide an update on the recent ruling issued by the Italian Constitutional Court (the Court) on 21 July 2025 (Decision No. 118), dealing with the consequences of unlawful dismissals in small companies.

Italy Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

July's Heat Hits Hard: Italy Moves To Safeguard Workers

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

WhatsApp, Social Media And Employee Rights: Italian DPA's Latest Ruling

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

New Law Approved On Employees' Participation In Companies

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Smart Working And 'Short Weeks' Are Here To Stay In Italy

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Ramadan Around The World: Global Perspectives On Workplace Practices

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employer Liability In The Event Of A Fatal Accident On A Construction Site

Italy Employment

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

New Employment Law In Italy: Key Changes For Companies And Employees

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Laws, Guidance, And Recommendations: What To Consider When Using AI To Hire Employees In Italy

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K&L Gates LLP

Italy Makes Important Changes To Disability Law

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Nomadismo digitale: una nuova disposizione e tanti problemi

European Union Immigration

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WST Law & Tax Firm

New Employment Law In Italy: Key Changes For Companies And Employees

On January 12, 2025, Law No. 203 of December 12, 2024 (the Law) enters into force, which aims to streamline and expedite several legislative and procedural requirements

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Laws, Guidance, And Recommendations: What To Consider When Using AI To Hire Employees In Italy

Employers are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.

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K&L Gates LLP

Italy Makes Important Changes To Disability Law

On 30 June 2024, a Legislative Decree came into force that introduced important changes to national legislation on disability.

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Nomadismo digitale: una nuova disposizione e tanti problemi

Il nomadismo digitale, così come il remote working, è un fenomeno particolarmente sviluppatosi durante la pandemia, con la proposta di un nuovo modello organizzativo...

European Union Immigration

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WST Law & Tax Firm

Settimana corta e riduzione dell'orario di lavoro, le tre proposte di legge all'esame del Parlamento

Italy Employment

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WST Law & Tax Firm

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Italy, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Italy Employment

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Ichino-Brugnatelli e Associati

New Tax Regime In Italy For ‘Inpatriate' Workers

Many countries have special tax regimes designed to attract qualified staff from abroad and we will be covering some of these regimes in a series of articles.

IL

Ius Laboris

The Gender Pay Gap In Italy (Video)

In Italy, as in every other country in the world without exception, there is a gender pay gap. Access to the labour market is the starting point, but during employment, women face all kinds of barriers to progress.

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Update On Labour And Social Security - Exemption For Working Mothers

The Budget law 2024 (law of December 30, 2023, n. 213, art. 1, co. 180/182), established an exemption in favour of working mothers who meet certain requirements...

Italy Employment

IL

IPG Lex&Tax

Cross-Border M&A Into Italy: How To Approach Employment Issues

Italy Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Equal Pay Day 2023: Where Are We On The Gender Pay Gap?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Which Countries Offer A ‘Right To Disconnect'? (Podcast)

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Right To Disconnect Around The World

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Certificazione di parità di genere e sgravi contributivi: arriva il decreto attuativo

Italy Employment

LS

LCA Studio Legale

Carriera e famiglia? «Le donne hanno tutte le caratteristiche per arrivare dove vogliono»

Italy Employment

LS

LCA Studio Legale

Dismissal For Objective Justified Reasons: The Latest Judgment Of The Italian Supreme Court

Italy Employment

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L&E Global

The Four-Day Working Week In Italy

Italy Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Trends For 2023 – The Year Ahead For Employers

Italy Employment

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L&E Global

‘Satellite Employees' – A Checklist For Hiring Employees Globally

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Help! There's Been A Serious Work Accident

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Work Protection: What Is Whistleblowing

Italy Employment

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Il distacco di dipendenti italiani in Cina

Worldwide Employment

BP

Bacciardi Partners

Workplace Health And Safety Training

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

No Compensation For Coffee Break Injuries In Italy

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Buren

Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Employers To Update ERGANIS With Employment Terms -immediate Action Required To Comply (Video)

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Solsidus Law

Is The World Adapting To The Digital Nomad? Part 2 (Video)

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Ius Laboris

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