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Everything you need to know about hiring in Italy.
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Sick Leave in Italy (2026): Rules, Pay and Procedure for Employers
How sick leave works in Italy: who pays what, the 180-day protection period, the employee’s reporting procedure and home checks, explained for employers using an Employer of Record.
How to Switch Your EOR Provider in Italy (2026 Guide)
Can you change your Employer of Record in Italy without losing your employee? Yes. How the switch works, TFR, seniority, probation, timing, costs and a checklist for 2026.
Kündigung in Italien 2026: Regeln, Fristen und Abfindung für Arbeitgeber
Zugelassener Employer of Record in ItalienSezione II – Somministrazione di lavoro: D.D. n. 7 del 07/01/2026Sezione IV – Ricerca e selezione del personale: D.D. n.
The essentials of employing in Italy, at a glance
CBA sets the baseline
National collective labour agreements define minimum pay, levels, notice and conditions by sector. The applicable CCNL shapes almost every contract.
INPS & INAIL
Employers manage social security contributions (INPS) and mandatory workplace-accident insurance (INAIL) for every employee.
13th & 14th salaries
Many contracts include a thirteenth — and sometimes a fourteenth — monthly salary, paid at set times of the year.
TFR
Trattamento di Fine Rapporto is a statutory end of service allowance accrual set aside for the employee throughout the employment relationship.
Strong protections
Italian employment law is protective and procedural: probation, notice, leave and termination all follow defined rules.
Gross ≠ total cost
The real cost of a hire includes employer contributions, insurance, statutory benefits and allowances — well above gross salary.
Watch and learn, at your own pace
What does an employee in Italy really cost?
Gross salary is only part of the picture. Social contributions, TFR, thirteenth and fourteenth salaries and benefits all add up. A quick estimate helps you plan — but the final number depends on role, CCNL, location and benefits.
What a full estimate includes
- Gross salary and applicable CCNL level
- Employer INPS contributions and INAIL insurance
- Thirteenth / fourteenth salaries and TFR accrual
- Benefits, allowances and any expected reimbursements
- A clear total employer cost, not just net pay
Your questions, answered
Is EOR legal in Italy?
Yes. Peoitaly is a licensed provider approved by the Italian Ministry of Labour (Sezione II – Somministrazione di lavoro: D.D. n. 7 del 07/01/2026Sezione IV – Ricerca e selezione del personale: D.D. n. 601 del 18/12/2025), in full compliance with regulations governing employment and payroll in Italy.
How fast can we onboard our first employee?
Once commercial terms are agreed, onboarding can take as little as 24 hours; the average with a new client is around two weeks.