Changes to rules on fixed term contracts
On 9 August 2013, the Italian Government enacted a new labour reform which has introduced significant changes to the regulations governing fixed-term contracts (FT), making the use of this type of contract more flexible. In particular, within the overall one year period it is now possible to extend FT contracts which are exempt from the obligation to provide a specific reason for termination. Furthermore, the minimum mandatory break that must elapse between two FT contracts has been shortened. The reform has also modified the regulation of project contracts, jobs on call, the secondment of employees between companies of the same group and provides incentives to hire people under the age of 29 and employees who benefit from the unemployment indemnity.
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