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“Mobility Manager” and Compliance Requirements for Private-Sector Companies Involved
Ministerial Decree No. 179 of May 12, 2021, implementing the provisions of the Relaunch Decree No. 34/2020 in conjunction with its conversion law No. 77 of July 17, 2020, established various measures to support employment and the economy, including measures to promote sustainable mobility. Specifically, in order to help reduce traffic congestion in urban areas by decreasing the use of private vehicles, companies in the sector
September 6, 2021Reading time: 6 min
Extension of Emergency Remote Work
On June 22, 2021, the law converting Decree No. 52 of April 22, 2021, containing “urgent measures for the gradual resumption of economic and social activities while respecting the need to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic,” was published in the Official Gazzetta . Attention is drawn to the extension of “emergency” remote work. In fact, Article 11 provides, among other things, that the provisions set forth in point 24 of Annex 2 to the aforementioned decree (d
June 23, 2021Reading time: 1 min
Professional Services Solidarity Fund
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policies issued a decree on May 20 appointing the administrative committee of the “Confprofessioni” Solidarity Fund, and a recent INPS circular sets out the instructions to ensure its operation. We remind you that this Fund, established by Interministerial Decree No. 104125 of December 27, 2019, guarantees the standard wage supplementation allowance in cases of reduction or suspension of work, having
June 14, 2021Reading time: 4 min
Latest Developments Regarding Measures to Support Businesses, Employment, and Families
Several recent regulatory provisions have introduced new measures to support businesses, promote employment, assist families, and combat the national economic crisis. Changes Introduced by Law No. 69/2021 The law converting the “Sostegni” Decree No. 41/2021 has significantly modified the original regulatory framework. Here is a summary of the most important points regarding employment: Aid for “start-up” businesses (Art. 1–ter) A new provision compared to the text of the decree
June 8, 2021Reading time: 7 min
Decree-Law No. 73 of May 25, 2021: Employment Measures
As is well known, on May 25, 2021, Decree-Law No. 73 was published in the Offici Gazzetta , Issue No. 123, Decree-Law No. 73 containing “Urgent Measures Related to the COVID-19 Emergency, for Businesses, Employment, Youth, Health, and Local Services,” better known as the “Sostegni bis” Decree—a comprehensive measure through which the government sought to take further action to “address” the complex challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Decree-Law No. 73/2021 entered into force on May 26, 2020.
June 4, 2021Reading time: 9 min
Renewal Agreement for the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Metalworking Industry – Updates
Il 5 febbraio 2021 le parti firmatarie del CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria (Federmeccanica, Assistal e Fim-Cisl, Fiom-Cgil e Uilm-Uil) hanno raggiunto l’accordo per il rinnovo contrattuale. Il nuovo contratto decorre dal 05 febbraio 2021 con validità fino al 30 giugno 2024. Molte le novità, di fondamentale importanza il nuovo sistema di inquadramento dei lavoratori dipendenti che, a decorrere dal 01 giugno 2021 sarà così strutturato: <Scarica la Circolare per vedere la tabella>
May 19, 2021Reading time: 6 min
What's New in May 2021
1) Alternative Social Security Contribution Exemption to the COVID-19 Social Safety Net under the Ristori Decree: In a notice dated May 6, INPS finally released the operational instructions for requesting an exemption from social security contributions for companies that did not apply for wage supplementation benefits under Ristori Decree No. 137/2020. We briefly remind you that this Decree provided the option for employers who had already applied for
May 10, 2021Reading time: 5 min
Reopening Decree
Through Decree-Law No. 52 of April 22, 2021, the legislature established new rules for the reopening of economic activities, introduced COVID-19 “green certificates” for the movement of individuals, and extended the provisions regarding simplified remote work. The measure took effect on April 23, 2021, and remains in effect until it is converted into law. Reopenings: With regard to reopenings, the decree in question provides that, effective
April 27, 2021Reading time: 2 min
Flexible Benefits 2021
We hereby remind you that as of June 1, 2021, you must provide employees with a package of welfare goods and services totaling 200.00 euros. Attached are examples of “welfare” benefits that can be provided to employees. In this regard, please note that if contractual welfare benefits take the form of goods and services, you must take into account the exemption threshold of €258.23 (pursuant to Art.
April 22, 2021Reading time: 3 min
2021 Parental Leave
Through Decree-Law No. 30 of March 13, 2021, the legislature established paid leave for the care of minor children under the age of 14 living in the same household, in the following cases: children diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2; children in quarantine due to exposure; and children whose in-person classes have been suspended. This leave may, however, be taken without age restrictions to care for children with disabilities of a serious nature, as determined pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 1, of Law No. 104 of February 5, 1992, who are enrolled in
April 20, 2021Reading time: 10 min
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