The Italian Labour Inspectorate (INL) has implemented stricter rules and policies on investigating company compliance with Italy’s rules implementing the European Union (EU) Posted Workers Enforcement Directive. The INL is increasing efforts to detect companies failing to comply with Italy’s… Read more »
On May 7, 2018, with immediate effect, the Italian Ministry of Labour clarified that applicants for residence permits for family reasons can start work as soon as they have submitted the application. Applicants should keep the postal receipt (ricevuta postale)… Read more »
Effective immediately, it is no longer possible to renew a work permit issued under article 27 letter (g) of Decree n.286/1998, for highly skilled workers on intra-company assignment for a determined period in order to carry out a specific task… Read more »
Effective June 9, 2017, the Italian government has reintroduced filing fees for applications for a “permesso di sogiorno” residence permit. The new fees are as follows: Residence permit card fixed fee – €76.00 (including €30.46 for the electronic card; €16.00… Read more »
As previously reported, regulations were published last year specifying the requirements to maintain documentation and obligations concerning working conditions and rules concerning remuneration of posted workers. The Ministry of Labour has since clarified the provisions and obligations of decree No… Read more »
The Intra-Company Transfer Permit has been implemented within the Italian Immigration law, Legislative Decree No.253/2016. This permit is now available for mangers, specialists, and trainees working for companies related to the same corporate group. The titles are defined below: Manager:… Read more »
With the publication of Legislative Decree 253/2916, in effect from January 11, 2017 and amending the Consolidated Act on Immigration (Legislative Decree 286/1998), Italy has finally implemented Directive 2014/66/EC of 15 May 2014 on the conditions of entry and residence… Read more »
Effective December 26, 2016, regulations have been published which specify the requirements to maintain documentation, obligations concerning working conditions and rules concerning remuneration. The new regulations apply to all employees seconded to or within Italy. Decree N.136/2016, in force since… Read more »
Effective 22 July 2016, Decree N.136/2016 introduced new obligations for companies posting foreign national workers to Italy. Specific guidelines for the implementation of the new provisions are yet to be issued. The Decree applies to: European Union (EU) companies posting… Read more »
Foreign nationals sent to Italy on work permits must obtain housing feasibility certificates to provide to the immigration authorities that they have suitable accommodations. Employees must obtain the certificate within 8 days of arrival. These certificates have proven to be… Read more »
