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Articles from HiringItaly on employing and running payroll in Italy.
Recognition and Retention in Italy: Keeping Employees Engaged Beyond Salary

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Recognition and Retention in Italy: Keeping Employees Engaged Beyond Salary

How US employers keep Italian staff engaged: non-salary retention levers, plus how to structure results-based bonuses with a reduced flat tax rate.
Productivity Bonuses in Italy: The 1% Flat Tax Explained

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Productivity Bonuses in Italy: The 1% Flat Tax Explained

Italy taxes qualifying productivity bonuses at a 1% substitute tax, up to a 5,000 EUR cap. Here is what US employers should know before they budget.
Probation Periods in Italian Employment Contracts: How They Differ From At-Will

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Probation Periods in Italian Employment Contracts: How They Differ From At-Will

How the trial period works in Italy, what it requires in writing, and why it is not a substitute for US-style at-will termination.
Permanent vs Fixed-Term Contracts in Italy: Choosing the Right One

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Permanent vs Fixed-Term Contracts in Italy: Choosing the Right One

A decision guide for US employers hiring in Italy: when a fixed-term contract fits, when a permanent one wins, and how each affects cost and retention.
Performance Reviews for Italian Employees: A Fair Process

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Performance Reviews for Italian Employees: A Fair Process

How to run performance reviews in Italy: clear criteria, written records, employee response and links to the CCNL. A practical framework for US teams.
Part-Time Contracts in Italy: Hours, Scheduling and Changes

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Part-Time Contracts in Italy: Hours, Scheduling and Changes

What an Italian part-time contract must state about hours and schedule, and how employers can change them later without creating legal risk.
Parental Leave in Italy: How to Plan Around a Team Member's Absence

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Parental Leave in Italy: How to Plan Around a Team Member’s Absence

A practical guide for US employers on planning team coverage, budget and handover when an employee in Italy goes on maternity or paternity leave.
Paid Time Off in Italy: US PTO Policies vs Statutory Leave

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Paid Time Off in Italy: US PTO Policies vs Statutory Leave

US PTO is a company benefit. In Italy, paid leave is a legal right set by statute and collective agreements. What that means for your Italian hires.
Onboarding Compliance Checklist for a New Italian Employee

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

Onboarding Compliance Checklist for a New Italian Employee

A practical checklist of the mandatory compliance steps for onboarding a new employee in Italy during the first month, from hiring notice to safety training.
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