Types of Employment Contracts in Italy
How many types of employment contracts are there in Italy? In Italy there are different types of employment contracts. The main ones are: Tempo Determinato contract The tempo determinato contract (fixed-term contract) is a contract where you work for a company for a specific period, so there is an expiration date on your contract. Normally, the maximum […]
ISCRO-Unemployment allowance for Partita IVA
What is ISCRO? ISCRO is a financial support benefit for self employed workers who have a Partita IVA and are registered with the INPS Gestione Separata. It is essentially an unemployment benefit designed for Partita IVA holders What are the requirements to apply for it? To be eligible for ISCRO, you must meet all of the following requirements: […]
2 years requirement for the Family Reunification/Cohesion
What is this new law? Since December 2024, following the amendments to Article 28 of the TUI (Testo Unico sull’Immigrazione), the Italian government introduced a new requirement: Foreigners must legally reside in Italy for two years before they can apply for family reunification. What is this the two years requirement? Under this rule, you must […]
From Ricerca lavoro to lavoro subordinato/autonomo
How can I convert my permesso for ricerca lavoro to lavoro subordinato or autonomo? The ricerca lavoro permesso is valid for 1 year, and during this period you are allowed to stay in Italy and look for a job. So that means that you have the options to convert it into lavoro subordinato and autonomo, […]
How can I quit my job?
I’m working but I want to quit my job. Is it possible? That depends on the type of contract you have. If your contract is determinato, so a fixed-term contract, you generally cannot quit before the end of the contract. If your contract is indeterminato so a permanent contract, you can resign, but you must […]
Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave
Maternity leave What is maternity leave? If you are working and become pregnant, you have the right to request the maternity leave. How can I request it? You must submit your request through the INPS website two months before the expected due date. You also need to attach a medical pregnancy certificate issued by a […]
Dimora Abituale
What is the Renewal of the Dimora Abituale? If you are a non-European citizen living in Italy and registered to the Anagrafe of your city, you must renew your dimora abituale, this is basically a renewal of your residenza. When do I have to do it? You need to renew it when you renew your […]
CCNL
What is a CCNL? The CCNL, or Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro, is the National Collective Labour Agreement in Italy. It’s an agreement made between workers‘ unions and employers’ associations. It regulates individual employment relationships and some aspects of the mutual relationship between workers and companies. Is there a CCNL for every type of job? […]
The Point Based Residence Permit
What is this system? Is it something that already exists or a new government proposal? This kind of system already exists. It was created by Presidential Decree (D.P.R.) No. 179 of 14 September 2011 and has been in effect since 10 March 2012. What does this law state? All foreigners who enter Italy and apply […]
Dichiarazione Di Ospitalità
What is the Dichiarazione di Ospitalità? The Dichiarazione di Ospitalità is a mandatory form that must be completed by a landlord or tenant when hosting a non-European citizen, whether the stay is for rent, for free, or under any other arrangement. When must it be done? The host (landlord or tenant) must submit the declaration […]