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Articles from HiringItaly on employing and running payroll in Italy.
IP Assignment and Confidentiality for Italian Employees: Protecting Your Code

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

IP Assignment and Confidentiality for Italian Employees: Protecting Your Code

How US companies protect code and inventions made by an Italian hire: what the law gives you by default, what to put in writing, and where contracts fall short.
Interviewing Italian Candidates: Structure and Etiquette That Build Trust

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Interviewing Italian Candidates: Structure and Etiquette That Build Trust

How US teams can run interviews with Italian candidates: what to expect, how to structure each stage, and the small courtesies that build trust early.
Income Tax in Italy vs the US: Comparing the Layers in a Job Offer

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Income Tax in Italy vs the US: Comparing the Layers in a Job Offer

US federal and state income tax versus Italian national IRPEF and municipal surcharges. How to compare the layers when you price an offer for a hire in Italy.
INAIL in 2026: What Changes for Employers Hiring in Italy

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

INAIL in 2026: What Changes for Employers Hiring in Italy

INAIL premium rates stay on the 2019 tariffs, but the 2026 rules for premium reductions changed. See what US employers hiring in Italy should check.
How to Write a Job Post That Attracts Italian Candidates

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

How to Write a Job Post That Attracts Italian Candidates

Write job posts that work in Italy: which language to use, how to frame salary and benefits, and which channels reach Italian candidates.
How to Set Up a Productivity Bonus Plan for Your Italian Team

October 27, 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

How to Set Up a Productivity Bonus Plan for Your Italian Team

Structure goals for an Italian productivity bonus so it can qualify for the 1% substitute tax. Practical steps for US founders, HR and finance teams.
How to Run One-on-Ones With Italian Employees

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

How to Run One-on-Ones With Italian Employees

A practical guide for US managers on one-on-ones in Italy: how to give feedback, set a rhythm, and build trust with Italian team members.
How to Run Month-End Payroll Inputs for an Italian Team

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

How to Run Month-End Payroll Inputs for an Italian Team

What a manager must send to payroll each month for an Italian team: overtime, absences and expenses, how to send them, and when. Plain steps, no jargon.
How to Plan a Work Permit Timeline Around Italy's Annual Quotas

October 27, 2026  •  6 min read • Italy

How to Plan a Work Permit Timeline Around Italy’s Annual Quotas

Italy caps non-seasonal work entries each year. Learn how quotas shape hiring plans for non-EU talent and how to build a realistic permit timeline.
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