Italy
Governed by Legislative Decree 66/2003. Statutory 40 h/wk · 48 h avg cap over 4 months. Overtime max 250 h/year, minimum 10 % premium. Daily rest 11 h, weekly 24 h. Time register per CCNL. Smart working since Law 81/2017.
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk ordinary · 48 h max averaged 4 months (extendable to 6 by CCNL)
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 40 h/wk | Art. 3 | Or lower per CCNL |
| Average cap | 48 h over 4 months | Art. 4 | Extendable to 6 months |
| Max daily | Not explicit | — | 11 h rest constrains |
| CCNL | Often 38-40 h | CBA | Sector-variable |
Overtime
Max 250 h/yr · min +10 % premium (CCNL defines actual rate)
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cap | 250 h/yr | Art. 5 | Unless CCNL wider |
| Min premium | +10 % | Art. 5 | Statutory min |
| Typical CCNL premium | 25-50 % | CBA | Per hour bracket |
| Time compensation | Possible (riposo compensativo) | Art. 5 | Instead of pay |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily rest · 24 h weekly (35 h with daily rest) · 10-min break if >6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 consecutive h | Art. 7 | Per 24 h |
| Weekly rest | 24 h + 11 h = 35 h | Art. 9 | Sunday typical |
| Break | 10 min min if >6 h | Art. 8 | CBA often extends |
| Minors | 12 h daily rest | D.Lgs 345/1999 | Enhanced protection |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 10pm-5am framed · CCNL defines premiums · 12 national + patron saint
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-5am or 10pm-6am | Art. 12 | At least 7 consecutive h |
| Night worker | ≥3 h night ≥80 d/yr | Art. 1 | Medical exam |
| Night cap | 8 h avg/24 h | Art. 13 | Per CCNL reference |
| National holidays | 12 d/year | L. 260/1949 | + local patron saint |
| Sunday | No general restriction | CBA | Retail derogation |
Time recording
Time register per CCNL · payslip + hours kept 5 years · LUL mandatory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | LUL (Unified Labour Book) | L. 133/2008 | All employees |
| Entries | Hours worked, OT, rest | D.M. 09/07/2008 | Updated by 16th |
| Retention | 5 years | L. 133/2008 | Paper or digital |
| Penalties | €100-600 + more | L. 133/2008 | Heavy if fraud |
Remote & flex work
Smart working Law 81/2017 · mandatory individual agreement · right to disconnect
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Law 81/2017 (Agile Work) | Chapter II | National framework |
| Individual agreement | Mandatory written | Art. 19 | Fixed or open-ended |
| Right to disconnect | Statutory | Art. 19 | Defined time slots |
| Work accident | INAIL covers | Art. 23 | Including home commute |
| Expenses | By agreement | Art. 18 | Often €30-80/month |
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