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ARTICLE · 07 NOVEMBER 2014

Update On Italian Fixed Term Contracts

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In recent months there have been many changes in regards to the fixed term contracts in Italy.

ItalyCorporate/Commercial Law
Sonia Piazzoni
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New law changes for fixed term contract in Italy.

In recent months there have been many changes in regards to the fixed term contracts in Italy.

On 19 May 2014 urgent measures to encourage the creation of new jobs was published in the Italian Official Journal, edition 114, law number 78. Currently additional clarifications are still forthcoming from the Ministry of Labour.

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Contract "without reason"

A fixed-term contract no longer needs a justification as to why it is a fixed term.

As it is no longer necessary to justify a reason for a fixed term contract these contracts will become the general contract of choice for many employers.

A fixed term contract is allowed in the following circumstances:

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