987 Jobs in Italy

Tredicesima and the summer holidays frame the Italian working year; the codice fiscale unlocks every contract.

Questions

• Who can legally work in Italy?

  EU/EEA citizens can work freely; non-EU nationals require a work visa (visto di lavoro) and nulla osta approval from Italian authorities before taking a job. UK citizens post-Brexit fall into the non-EU category and must follow the same visa process.

• What are the main employment contract types?

  Determinato (fixed-term) and indeterminato (permanent) are the primary forms. Fixed-term contracts must have objective justification and cannot exceed 12 months without conversion. Permanent contracts offer stronger job security but require cause for dismissal.

• What are standard working hours in Italy?

  The legal maximum is 40 hours weekly, though many contracts specify 8–9 hours daily across five days. Overtime must be compensated with extra pay or equivalent time off, depending on the contract.

• What documents do employers require?

  Applicants must provide curriculum vitae, codice fiscale (tax ID), identity document, and qualifications. Previous employment references and health declarations are often requested before hiring.

• How does the Italian working year divide?

  Summer holidays (agosto) typically run mid-July to mid-August with reduced operations nationwide. The year also includes statutory holidays and a tredicesima (thirteenth month bonus), usually paid as a lump sum in December or split across paychecks.

• When and how is salary paid?

  Salaries are paid monthly, typically on a fixed date set by contract. The payslip (busta paga) shows gross pay, then deductions for INPS (national insurance), INAIL (workplace injury), taxes, and other contributions before net amount is transferred.

• What is the tredicesima?

  The tredicesima is a statutory thirteenth-month bonus paid to employees, usually in December. It equals one month's ordinary salary and is a legal entitlement for most contract types.

• Are there probation periods?

  Yes, probation (periodo di prova) is standard, typically lasting 30–90 days depending on role and seniority. Either party can terminate without cause during this phase.

• What about part-time work?

  Part-time (tempo parziale) employment is legal and follows the same contract structure as full-time roles. Hours and pay are proportional to the arrangement agreed in the contract.

• What deductions appear on an Italian payslip?

  INPS contributions (national insurance) and INAIL contributions (workplace injury fund) are automatic deductions, along with income tax (IRPEF) and regional/municipal taxes. Some contracts also include supplementary healthcare or pension scheme deductions.