Artificial intelligence and work: the two implementing decrees complete the new regulatory framework October 22, 2026 - The new implementing decrees, Legislative Decrees 160/2026 and 179/2026, mandate human intervention and transparency in employment decisions, prohibiting fully automated dismissals and introducing administrative and criminal penalties.
Work-life balance: the new contribution exemption comes into force September 29, 2026 - The implementing decree of the May Day Decree defines the requirements, amounts, and procedures for companies to access the social security contribution exemption for work-life balance.
New developments regarding corporate welfare family members and taxation of fringe benefit cars September 24, 2026 - Legislative Decree No. 148/2026 (the “Omnibus” Decree) reinstates the broader scope of corporate welfare beneficiaries and sets new calculation criteria for the taxation of mixed-use company cars. Here is an overview of the key regulatory updates and their practical tax implications for businesses and employees.
May Day (Primo Maggio) Decree: the main points of interest introduced by the Conversion Law July 3, 2026 - Conversion Law 112/2026 amends the May Day Decree: a new definition of Total Economic Remuneration, stronger collective bargaining renewal rules, and key changes on riders, secondment and staff leasing.
