The “First Of May” Decree: Key Changes For The Employers

The “fair wage” is the cornerstone of Decree-Law No. 62 of April 30, 2026, which establishes collective bargaining agreements signed by the most representative trade unions to be the key instrument for ensuring fair remuneration in accordance with Article 36 of the Constitution. The measure also addresses the redefinition of the system of incentives to employment with particular regard to women, young people, and workers in the Single SEZ area—and introduces a regulatory framework to stop digital illegal hiring practices (so-called “caporalato digitale”) and protect platform workers. 

Introduction

Decree-Law No. 62 of April 30, 2026 (the “Decree”), entitled “Urgent provisions on fair wages, incentives to employment, and against digital illegal hiring practices” addresses one of the most debated issues in the Italian and European labor law landscape: the definition of fair and adequate remuneration. The measure follows in the footsteps of Directive (EU) 2022/2041 on adequate minimum