Italy: Employment and HR

With the publication in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2026 of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026, Italy has become one of the first EU member states to formally implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970/EU)...

A first for Pay Attention, our Pay Transparency Directive podcast: a sequel. Because apparently the first serving of Italy and the Pay Transparency Directive wasn’t quite satiating enough.

Italy has published its draft legislation implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with a key national design choice that could significantly affect how equal pay risk is assessed in practice.

The Fair Wages Decree-Law No. 62 of April 20, 2026 introduced several changes regarding “fair wages.” The government’s goal is to ensure that employees receive economic compensation which is appropriate...

With the publication in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2026 of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026, Italy has become one of the first EU member states to formally implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970/EU)...

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...

Has a family member died at work or while commuting to or from work? Discover who may be held responsible, what benefits INAIL provides, what additional compensation the family may be entitled to in 2026, and why it is crucial to act immediately with the assistance of a lawyer.

When living in Italy, should you keep your savings in cash or invest for the future? This analysis examines the role of cash versus investment strategies for expatriates and residents managing their finances in Italy, considering inflation, market returns, and the specific circumstances that determine which approach makes sense for different financial goals.

Italy's special 7% tax regime for pensioners relocating to Southern regions has been expanded to include towns with up to 30,000 residents, opening up significantly more location options with better access to essential services. Understanding the qualification requirements and strategic financial planning opportunities can help maximize the benefits of this attractive tax incentive for foreign retirees.

In contemporary employment litigation, disciplinary dismissal based on digital communications is one of the most sensitive areas of tension between managerial prerogatives and employee protection.

New workplace technologies are influencing the ways in which dismissals are communicated. But under what conditions is it legitimate to use these ‘alternative' communication methods?

The negative outcome of the settlement procedure, prescribed by Section 7, Law no. 604/1966 which states that whenever an employer staffed with more than 15 employees intends...