Employment Law Italy Update

Course Outline:

Italian employment law is currently undergoing major change. If you are responsible for staff in Italy – or expect to be in the near future – now is a great time to make sure you know all about the changes taking place. 

The ‘Jobs Act’ came into force in 2015, with new rules being implemented by ‘decrees’ at various stages. Key areas of change include: 

  • New rules governing unfair dismissal
  • Reduction in the number and type of employment contracts
  • Introduction of an ‘hourly minimum salary’
  • Greater flexibility for employers to change the duties of employees
  • Changes to the rules on privacy at work and remote surveillance
  • New family-friendly measures
  • New regulations on unemployment benefits, redundancy payments and tax

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the legal framework governing Italy, including latest developments and law in the pipeline 
  • Explore the cultural issues and current working conditions in Italy 
  • Get all your questions on Italian employment law answered by our legal expert 
  • Benefit from case study based learning to put the law into practice

Course Details:

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Public course format and fee: Virtual | £345 + VAT | €409 | $439
  • In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.


The Speaker:

Federico Strada - DLA Piper

Federico is a Senior Counsel in the Employment department of DLA Piper Italy and is based in the Milan office. Active in the labour, data protection and health and safety fields, he has gained extensive experience, assisting both Italian and international clients on domestic and cross border matters. 

Federico is also well-versed in international profiles thanks to the long time spent working with major international law firms in Milan and London.He is a regular lecturer in seminars and tutorials focusing on Italian employment law in London and the co-editor and author of the Italian chapter of "Employment Law in Europe", an extensive guide to employment law in 28 European jurisdictions. Federico is also a member of the Surveillance Committee, set up in compliance with Legislative decree no. 231/2001, in Italian and foreign companies. He specialises in the aviation, insurance, food, and oil and gas sectors. Federico gained his law degree at the University of Milan and was admitted to the Milan Bar. 

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