What you need to know for employing in Italy

Employee contributions

Social security contributions are due by both the employee and the employer.

The employee generally contributes approximately 10% of gross earnings.

Contribution rates vary among the categories of employees defined by Italian law, such as executives (dirigenti), mid-level managers (quadri), staff employees and clerical employees (impiegati) and manual laborers (operai).

Standard 40 hours per week.

CBAs regulate increased weekly hours periods, overtime.

No overtime pay for managers (check with CBA and level of employment).

Length varies according to CBA.

No dismissal allowed during sick leave, but for cause.

Generous maternity/parental paid leaves. Generally paid for the most part by Social Security.

Minimum four week's paid leave per year (plus PH). Possible increases by individual agreement and/or per the CBA/employment level. No payment in lieu.

Additional leaves provided by CBA/law.

National CBA (CCNL Commercio e Terziario) applicable to Omnipresent provides for 22 days of vacation for Client Employees.

Severance accrued during employment in private funds or paid out to employee regardless of the dismissal type.

Terminations heavily regulated. Major blocks for specific categories. Procedural requirements depending on CBA/size/number of dismissals.

Notice periods determined by applicable CBAs.