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.
