The “Modello UniLav“ is a form that an employer uses to communicate the following employment-related events to the authorities:

1. A new hire
2. A contract extension
3. A contract modification (e.g., from part-time to full-time)
4. A worker being send to another location (detachment)
5. A transfer of the worker
6. The termination of a contract

How is the UniLav structured?

The UniLav includes several key sections:

1. The start date of the contract
2. The end date of the contract (if it is a fixed-term contract)
3. The type of contract
4. The working hours
5. The applicable national collective agreement (CCNL)
6. The salary
7. The social security institution to which contributions are paid

It must also include the details of the company, the employer, and the employee.

Can I submit the UniLav myself?

No, the employee cannot submit the UniLav. Only the employer or an authorized intermediary (such as a labor consultant) can do so.

Is the UniLav important?

Yes, the UniLav is essential. Without it, a work contract is not legally valid. It serves as official proof of employment.

I don’t have the UniLav. Is that unusual?

Yes, it is mandatory for the employer to provide the UniLav. If they haven’t given it to you, you should request a copy immediately.

My employer gave me a job offer but not the UniLav yet. Is that normal?

Yes, this is normal if you haven’t started working yet. The employer has until the day before the start of the employment to submit the UniLav.

Is the UniLav useful for obtaining a residence permit?

Yes. If you’re applying for a permesso di soggiorno for lavoro subordinato or for the long term permit while working as an employee, the UniLav is one of the required documents.

I’m working with a partita IVA. Do I need the UniLav?

No, the UniLav is only required if you’re working as an employee. Freelancers with a partita IVA do not need it.

This is an example of the UniLav