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Urgent Measures for the Containment and Management of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Following the Decree-Law on urgent measures for the containment and management of the COVID-19 epidemiological emergency and its implementing provisions—aimed at containing and managing the epidemiological emergency—the following are the main measures adopted to address the situation from the perspective of employment and related tax obligations. First, it should be noted that the municipalities affected by the urgent containment measures
Feb. 27, 2020Reading time: 5 min
2020 Single Certification for Self-Employment, Commissions, and Miscellaneous Income
The “CU 2020” Single Certification has been approved; consequently, for income and compensation paid in 2019, there is an obligation to prepare and send the certifications to the relevant recipients by March 31, 2020. PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE OBLIGATION Those who, during 2019, paid amounts and values subject to withholding tax pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 600/1973 are required to submit the electronic filing; specifically, using the CU form, the following must be
February 10, 2020Reading time: 4 min
Taking maternity and paternity leave “exclusively after childbirth”
In a circular, INPS provides guidelines for taking maternity and paternity leave exclusively after childbirth, as provided for in the 2019 Budget Law. This option is also available to female workers enrolled in the separate pension scheme. Specifically, effective January 1, 2020, employees have been granted the option to take the full leave following childbirth, provided that the leave is requested by the end of the seventh month of pregnancy.
Jan. 24, 2020Reading time: 4 min
Budget Law: Changes Effective January 1, 2020
On December 30, 2019, Law No. 160 of December 27, 2019 (the so-called “2020 Budget Law”) was published and entered into force on January 1, 2020. Below are the provisions we consider most relevant. Fund for the Reduction of the Tax Burden on Employees (Article 1, Paragraph 7) In order to reduce the tax burden on individuals, a fund named the "Fund for the Reduction of the Tax Burden on Employees" is established in the MEF’s budget estimate.
January 7, 2020Reading time: 9 min
Enactment of the fiscal decree
Subject: Conversion into law of the fiscal decree containing “urgent provisions on tax matters and for unavoidable needs” (Decree-Law No. 124/2019) Following the enactment of the decree containing “urgent provisions on tax matters and for unavoidable needs” (Decree Law No. 124/2019), the main changes of particular interest to employers/tax withholding agents are outlined below, as approved or amended during the enactment process. In addition,
January 7, 2020Reading time: 7 min
Renewal of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees of Building Owners
The agreement to renew the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for employees of building owners, signed by Confedilizia, has been finalized. Several contractual aspects are affected by the renewal: from wage increases to improvements in service and sick leave benefits. In short, the following has been agreed upon: the payment of 50 euros gross per month on top of the total salary of workers classified in profiles A3/A4 (doormen with cleaning duties, respectively
Dec. 2, 2019Reading time: 1 min
Handling the increase in the NASpI supplementary contribution due in cases of contract renewal
The INPS has issued a circular providing operational instructions for managing the obligations related to the increase in the additional contribution due upon the renewal of fixed-term contracts, as introduced by the so-called “Dignity Decree.” Specifically, the aforementioned decree requires employers to pay an increase in the NASpI additional contribution (1.40%) amounting to +0.50% of the social security taxable income, upon each renewal of the c
Oct. 13, 2019Reading time: 3 min
Hiring Incentives
The purpose of this circular is to provide a comprehensive overview of the hiring incentives currently in place.
Oct. 11, 2019Reading time: 5 min
Announcement from Fondazione Lavoro: New Procedure for Requesting an Extension of Internships
Regarding the possibility of extending an extracurricular internship, Fondazione Lavoro announces the following: Please be advised that, effective October 7, requests to extend internships—except in cases of suspension provided for by the respective regional regulations—will incur a fee of 25.00 euros (excluding VAT).
Oct. 4, 2019Reading time: 1 min
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