How to stay compliant when you’re employing in Italy with Carlo Majer of Littler Italia

As businesses cross borders, mastering international employment law is key. Carlo Majer, Partner at Littler Italia, discusses the opportunities and challenges of hiring in Italy.

Key Takeaways:

(02:12) Italy's employment framework is characterized by comprehensive and well-regulated labour laws.

(03:00) Understanding the specificities of the Italian labour market is crucial for businesses.

(04:00) Italy's strategic benefits and supportive investment climate offer substantial potential for business expansion.

(08:47) Failure to comply with Italian labour laws can result in significant financial penalties and reputational risks.

(09:00) Persistent non-compliance can attract increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.

(10:00) Effective management of employment practices is essential to mitigating risks.

(11:30) The spread of EOR (employer of record) solutions has significantly increased in recent times.

(13:00) Particular attention must be paid to avoid illegal labour intermediation in Italy.

(19:00) Only licenced agencies are legally permitted to provide labour-leasing services in Italy.

Resources Mentioned:

Carlo Majer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-majer-261320/

Littler Italia - https://www.linkedin.com/company/littler-italy/

Italian Ministry of Labour - https://www.lavoro.gov.it

Legal 500 - https://www.legal500.com

Chambers and Partners - https://chambers.com

Littler - https://www.littler.com

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