News Flash No. 06/2022 Decree-Law No. 1 of January 7, 2022, has made vaccination mandatory for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection for Italian citizens and citizens of other European Union member states residing in Italy, as well as for foreign nationals legally residing in Italy who have reached the age of 50, except in documented cases of health risks, which must be substantiated and therefore certified by

Subject: Initial INPS Guidelines on the Exemption from Social Security Contributions for Companies That Do Not Apply for Layoff Benefits In a circular, INPS has provided initial guidelines on the applicability of the provisions of Article 3 of Decree No. 104/2020, issued last August. As previously announced in the prior circular, the aforementioned Article 3 grants, to employers in the private sector—excluding the agricultural sector—

This document outlines the main changes in labor law introduced by the so-called “August Decree” (Decree-Law No. 104/2020), which entered into force on August 15, 2020, as the latest measure adopted by the Government to address the COVID-19 emergency. In examining the new regulations regarding social safety nets during ongoing employment, we first review some of the provisions introduced by the Cura Italia Decree and the Relaunch Decree, in order to

News Conversion into Law of Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19 This document outlines the changes made to the provisions of the legislation in question following its conversion into law. In addition to the amendments made to the legislation, the conversion law provided for the repeal of Decree-Law No. 52 of June 16, 2020, while retaining some of the provisions contained therein, such as, for example, the possibility of requesting the final

In a notice dated July 20, No. 2871, INPS provides instructions on the resumption of payments of social security and welfare contributions and premiums for mandatory insurance against occupational accidents and diseases, which had been suspended in accordance with legal provisions, while also reminding recipients of the payment deadlines. To this end, it distinguishes between: Companies with employees; Artisans and merchants; Clients required to pay contributions to the Separate Fund. Companies

Subject: INPS Technical Guidelines on Wage Supplementation (News , July 10, 2020, No. 84) The INPS has issued a circular outlining the changes introduced by the latest decree-laws, No. 34/2020 and No. 52/2020, reviewing the entire current framework governing wage supplementation benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing instructions on the proper handling of applications. Below is

Subject: INPS Technical Guidelines on Exceptional Wage Supplementation (News , July 15, 2020, No. 86; INPS Message, July 15, 2020, No. 2825) INPS, through a circular, has outlined the changes introduced by the latest decree-laws, No. 34/2020 and No. 52/2020, reviewing the entire current framework governing wage supplementation benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing instructions on the procedure

Subject: INPS Technical Guidelines Regarding the Special Layoff Fund for Permanent Workers and Employees of Agricultural Enterprises (CISOA) (News , July 1, 2020, No. 84) INPS has issued a circular outlining the changes introduced by the latest decree-laws, No. 34/2020 and No. 52/2020, reviewing the entire current framework governing wage supplementation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing the

News - Tax Measures of the so-called Relaunch Decree Subject: Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020 Following the previous News the so-called Relaunch Decree, this circular outlines the main tax measures contained in the aforementioned legislation, notably including the further extension of tax and social security payments suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Title VI: Tax Measures (Articles 119-1

News - Relaunch Decree Subject: Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020 Following the News yesterday, this document outlines the most significant additional provisions contained in the so-called Relaunch Decree. Title III: Measures in Favor of Workers Chapter I: Amendments to Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020, converted with amendments by Law No. 27 of April 24, 2020 PARENTAL LEAVE AND BABYSITTING BONUS FOR WORKERS C

News - Relaunch Decree Subject: Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020 Following the publication in Gazzetta of the so-called Relaunch Decree, the main provisions regarding social safety nets, effective as of May 19, 2020, for a period of 60 days or until its conversion into law, are set forth below. The decree in question, the relevant sections of which are highlighted in this circular, is structured and divided as follows: Title I: Health and

News Conversion into law of Decree-Law No. 1 of March 17, 2020. Following up on the information previously provided: News Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020 → titled News Social News News Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020 → titled News Cura Italia - News , advance payments of unemployment benefits, and reduction of the tax wedge effective July 1, 2020. This document outlines the changes made to the regulatory provisions

Following the clarification regarding the procedures for taking COVID-19 leave (Art. 23 of Decree Law No. 18/2020), specifically regarding its compatibility with other types of leave (Table 1) or with the circumstances of the other parent belonging to the same household (Table 2), a summary of the Institute’s guidelines is provided below. The household of the parent requesting the leave

Subject: Agreement between ABI, the Government, and social partners: advance payment of up to €1,400 Suspension of payments under the “Cura Italia” Decree Reduction of the tax wedge effective July 1, 2020 (Decree Law 3/2020) Agreement between ABI, the Government, and social partners: advance of up to €1,400 On March 30, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, together with ABI and the social partners, signed an agreement establishing a procedure for the advance payment by the institutions

In Resolution No. 12/E of March 18, 2020 (amended on March 19, 2020 to correct a typographical error), the Italian Revenue Agency provided initial guidance on the suspension of tax and social security contributions following the COVID-19 public health emergency. As provided for in the so-called “Cura Italia” decree, Decree Law No. 18/2020, the deadline for payments to public administrations, including those relating to social security and welfare contributions and premiums for the a

News Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020 Subject: Title II “Measures to Support Employment,” Chapter I “Extension of Special Measures Regarding Social Safety Nets Throughout the National Territory” Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020, No. 18 The following outlines the provisions of Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020, regarding social safety nets, contained in Chapter I, Title II of the decree. As a preliminary note, a table is provided below for reference p

News - 4th Week of Containment Measures In anticipation of the entry into force of the new decree-law soon to be adopted by the Council of Ministers, concerning measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Friday, March 13, 2020, and the National Social Security Institute (INPS) on Saturday, March 14, 2020, announced in their respective press releases the suspension of payments due on March 16, 2020. The decree will include