Anne Carrion 
The 2026 May Day Decree reshapes hiring incentives, sets fair pay criteria and introduces new protections for platform workers, with significant impacts for employers.
The Italian Data Protection Authority provides guidance on access to company emails by former employees and on data retention and employee monitoring rules.
New sanctions under the 2026 SME Law strengthen employer obligations to provide risk information in flexible working arrangements
The 2026 Annual SME Law introduces measures to support generational turnover and clarifies employer obligations in flexible working arrangements.
The conversion of the 2026 Milleproroghe Decree extends employment incentives for young people, women and workers in Special Economic Zones, with reliefs of up to 100%.
The 2026 Budget Law sets out significant changes to employment-related rules, including incentives, tax reliefs, family support measures and pension reforms affecting employers.
The new Incentives Code reorganises business aid and introduces delocalisation rules, including repayment obligations, sanctions and restrictions on future incentives.
The renewed Metalworking Industry National Agreement introduces updates on pay, welfare, fixed-term contracts, procurement, safety and protections for vulnerable workers.
The new EU Directive on European Works Councils strengthens information and consultation rights and sets new obligations for multinational companies
The renewed National Collective Agreement for Executives in the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sectors (2026-2028) introduces salary increases, welfare measures, and updates on social contributions and flexible contracts.
Decree-Law No. 159/2025 introduces new rules on health and safety at work, including insurance premium criteria, digital ID cards, the credit licence system and prevention-focused training.
Italy’s new Entry Quota Decree 2026-2028 sets over 497,000 entries for foreign workers, introducing streamlined procedures and updated eligibility criteria.
