🇮🇹 Italy
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Italy — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
180 days
Notice Period
15 days
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
20 weeks
Paternity Leave
10 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.25x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.25x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard 48 hour max overtime varies by collective agreement
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
15days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Not permitted
Notice Period Formula
Varies by CCNL collective agreement and employment category; typically 15 days to 4 months
Severance Calculation
TFR (Trattamento di Fine Rapporto): annual salary divided by 13.5 accrued each year and paid on any termination
Redundancy Rules
Individual dismissal requires just cause or justified reason. Collective redundancy requires union consultation and 45-day procedure.
Important Notes
TFR may be held by employer or transferred to INPS pension fund at employee election.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Italy-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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