News & insights

Biennial report on male and female personnel: news, obligations, and opportunities

Giulio Chiartelli, Luca Barbieri

Diritto & Pratica del Lavoro, 25/2024, Wolters Kluwer

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Procurement and the new PNRR Decree: how to identify the applicable CCNL

Marcella de Trizio

QuotidianoPiù, Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre

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Joint liability in procurement: more protections for workers

Marcella de Trizio

QuotidianoPiù, Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre

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Redefining national collective bargaining is an unavoidable necessity

Massimiliano Arlati, Francesco Rotondi

Il Riformista

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High-risk artificial intelligence systems and human oversight activities

Luca Barbieri

Diritto & Pratica del Lavoro, 27/2024 – Wolters Kluwer

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Nova 17 JUNE 2024 n. 29

Unlawful temporary work agency – Criminal penalties

On June 30, 2024, new provisions regarding disability will come into force, significantly altering the current regulatory framework and influencing corporate policies for organizational inclusion. Some of the provisions in the new regulatory framework will take legal effect from January 1, 2025, in areas undergoing a first phase of experimentation. By January 1, 2026, these legal provisions will be fully applied nationwide.

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Nova 18 JUNE 2024 n. 30

Regional IRPEF surcharges – Lazio and Liguria

This article illustrates the most recently defined regional rates of personal income tax surcharges set by the Lazio and Liguria regions.

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Nova 18 JUNE 2024 n. 31

INPS – New interest rate for contribution debts

INPS has announced that as of June 12, 2024, the interest rate for deferrals and installment plans related to contribution debts and accessories has been reduced to 10.25%. Additionally, the rate applied for determining civil penalties has been reduced to 9.75%.

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Nova 19 JUNE 2024 n. 32

INAIL – New interest rate for premiums and accessories

INAIL has announced that as of June 12, 2024, i) the interest rate for installment plans of insurance premium debts and accessories has been reduced to 10.25%, and ii) the rate for civil penalties is set at 9.75%.

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Nova 19 JUNE 2024 n. 33

Privacy Authority redefines the retention period for company email data

The Data Protection Authority has revised its stance on the retention period for metadata related to employee use of corporate email following the controversy in February and the suspension of the related decision.

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Nova 25 JUNE 2024 n. 34

Repatriates – Extension of the special tax regime

Repatriate workers whose fifth tax year under the special tax regime ended on December 31, 2023, are entitled to benefit from an additional five years of tax advantages, provided specific subjective conditions are met. Specifically, those who transferred their tax residence to Italy by April 29, 2019, can benefit from the extended special tax regime if they paid the required ‘entry fee’ by July 1, 2024, in accordance with the guidelines previously issued by the Tax Authority.

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Nova 26 JUNE 2024 n. 35

Subcontracting and secondment – New criminal offenses

As of March 2, 2024, the employment of a worker in violation of the rules on subcontracting and secondment is punishable by up to one month in prison or a fine ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 euros.

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Nova 27 JUNE 2024 n. 36

Unlawful temporary work agency – Criminal penalties

As of March 2, 2024, unauthorized employment agency activities will be punishable by up to one month in prison or a fine ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 euros. The penalty applies to both the agency and the user company. A further significant increase in penalties is foreseen in case of repeat offenses.

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In-depth Analysis 20 JUNE 2024 n. 5

Proximity Contract: Analysis of the Conditions for its Validity and Effectiveness, and Evaluation of Possible Interventions on Fixed-term Contract Regulations

This analysis aims to identify the cases in which the so-called “Proximity Contract” can be used, an agreement through which the signatory parties can derogate from statutory provisions as well as the regulations contained in various National Collective Agreements (CCNL). It also defines the conditions for the effectiveness of this instrument and its operational limits, with specific reference to the fixed-term contract.

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Trade Union Review n. 5 of 31/05/2024

Trade Union Review n. 5

Regarding the most recent developments in labor and industrial relations, it is noteworthy that the supplementary agreement of the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for Commerce (Conflavoro-Confsal) has introduced a specific appendix for companies operating in the artificial intelligence sector. This anticipates the imminent entry into force of the European Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI-ACT), authorized by the Council of the European Union on May 21, 2024.

In terms of contract negotiations, progress is expected regarding the renewal of the National Collective Labor Agreement for the metalworking industry and the installation of plants for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027.

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JUS 20 JUNE 2024 n. 4

JUS – The Legal Review Periodical

In this issue of JUS, four recent rulings by the Court of Cassation are examined, covering topics on i) whistleblowing, ii) the use of social networks, iii) company usage, and iv) workplace injuries.

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TFR: revaluation coefficient for May 2024

On June 17, 2024, Istat made available the revaluation coefficient applicable for the revaluation of the TFR (severance pay) shares accrued in the company as of December 31, 2023, updated to May 2024.

CDS: relief for companies

With message no. 2179 dated June 10, 2024, clarification and operational procedures were provided for accessing the contributory relief in favor of those who made use of the solidarity contract, as provided for by art. 6 of Legislative Decree 510/1996 in the year 2019.

Focus on 4 JUNE 2024 n. 07

Early retirement for printing workers – INPS clarifications

The INPS has clarified that the option granted to printing workers to access early retirement in 2024 “by exception” is subject to the condition that they have accrued at least 35 years of contributory seniority by December 31, 2023.

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Focus on 13 JUNE 2024 n. 08

Metalworking National Collective Agreement – New minimum wages from June 1, 2024

With a meeting minute dated June 11, 2024, the trade unions signatory to the National Collective Agreement of February 5, 2021, for workers in the private metalworking industry and the installation of plants revised the wage levels effective from June 1, 2024, based on the increase in the IPCA consumer price index.

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Focus on 19 JUNE 2024 n. 09

Public Services National Collective Agreement – Renewal proposal

On March 22, 2024, a renewal proposal for the National Collective Agreement for employees of companies in the public services, collective and commercial catering, and tourism sectors was signed. The agreement will remain in effect until December 31, 2027. This article outlines the most significant updates concerning both the normative and economic aspects.

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Administrative Deadlines

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“Sprint” Late Payment on Withholding and Monthly VAT

Taxpayers who need to rectify any omissions or irregularities in withholding payments may do so within 15 days from the ordinary deadline of June 17, 2024, by paying the tax along with a reduced penalty of 0.1% (15%/10/15) for each day of delay in the unpaid tax and interest calculated at the legal rate accrued daily.

A. Pastore Contributions

Companies in the commerce, shipping, and transport sectors must make the quarterly payment of premiums for the multi-purpose supplementary insurance – PREVIR.

Late Payment within 90 Days

Taxpayers who wish to regularize any omissions or irregularities in withholding payments due on April 16, 2024, may do so within 90 days from the ordinary deadline by paying the tax along with a reduced penalty of 1.67%.

Late Payment on Withholding and Monthly VAT

Taxpayers who want to rectify withholding payments that should have been made by June 17, 2024, can do so by paying the missed or insufficient amount from the previous month with a reduced penalty of 1.5% (1/10 of 15%) of the unpaid tax and interest calculated at the legal rate accrued daily, exclusively through electronic payment methods.

PREVINDAI Contributions

Industrial companies must pay quarterly contributions for managers enrolled in the capital-funded pension fund Previndai.

LUL

Art. 39, L. 133/2008

Employers must complete the single labor book (LUL) with data related to workers for each reference month by the end of the following month.

M. Besusso Contributions

Commerce, shipping, and transport companies must pay welfare contributions for managers to the M. Besusso fund.

Monthly Withholding

It is required to pay the IRPF withholdings applied by employers, acting as tax substitutes, on employment and similar income.

PREVINDAPI Contributions

Industrial SMEs must pay contributions on the wages of managers enrolled in the Previndapi pension fund.

UNIEMENS Individual

INPS Message May 25, 2009, no. 11903

Employers already required to submit DM10 contribution reports and/or monthly wage data EMENS must communicate wage and contribution data, along with the information needed for the implementation of individual insurance positions and benefit disbursement.

Mario Negri Contributions

Companies must pay pension and welfare contributions to the Mario Negri fund for managers in commercial, transport, service, auxiliary, and advanced tertiary companies, as well as managers in hotels, maritime agencies, and general warehouses.

CASAGIT Contributions Filing and Payment

Employers of journalists and trainee journalists with employment contracts must pay contributions for the previous month and simultaneously submit the documentation for the monthly wage report of employees prepared in electronic format.

Mandatory Staffing Communication

Employment agencies that provide staffing services must report the hiring, extension, transformation, and termination of workers hired during the previous month. The communication must be made electronically to the Employment Center.

“Sprint” Late Payment

Taxpayers can regularize a missed or partial payment 15 days from the ordinary deadline of July 16, 2024, by paying the tax along with a reduced penalty of 0.1% (15%/10/15) for each day of delay in the unpaid tax and interest calculated at the legal rate accrued daily.

Separate INPGI Management

Contractors who have established relationships with professional journalists, publicists, and trainee journalists registered in the relevant categories/registers, working under coordinated and continuous collaboration, must report and pay the compensation paid to collaborators and pay the insurance contributions, including for the journalist’s share.

TFR Payment to INPS Treasury Fund

D.M. January 30, 2007

Employers with at least 50 employees must pay the contribution to the INPS Treasury Fund corresponding to the monthly TFR accrued in the previous month and not allocated to supplementary pension schemes.

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Contractual Deadlines

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PAPER INDUSTRY

Minimum Wages

The CCNL of July 28, 2021, for employees of companies operating in the paper industry, cellulose, wood pulp, vulcanized fiber, and presfiber, as well as for companies in the paper and cardboard conversion sector, has provided for an increase in minimum wages.

CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Minimum Wages and Organizational Position Allowance

The January 8, 2024 Agreement, referring to the CCNL of June 13, 2022, for employees in the chemical, chemical-pharmaceutical industry, chemical fibers, and the abrasives, lubricants, and LPG sectors, has provided for wage increases starting July 1, 2024.

CREDIT

Working Hours

The CCNL of November 23, 2023, for management staff and professional employees in the credit, financial, and instrumental sectors, has provided the possibility to reduce working hours from 37.30 minutes to 37, with a 30-minute reduction.

HOTEL INDUSTRY MANAGERS

Minimum Wages

The CCNL of November 28, 2023, for hotel industry managers, has provided for a contractual superminimum wage.

TERTIARY MANAGERS

Minimum Wages

The CCNL of April 12, 2023, for managers in tertiary, distribution, and services companies, has provided for a regulated increase in minimum wages.

HOTEL CHAIN MANAGERS

Minimum Wages

The CCNL of September 12, 2023, for managers of hotel industry companies affiliated with AICA, provides for an increase in minimum wages.

ELECTRICITY

Minimum Wages

The CCNL of July 18, 2022, for employees of companies in the electricity sector, provides for wage increases effective from July 1, 2024.

ENERGY AND OIL

Distinct Element of Remuneration

The CCNL of July 21, 2022, for employees in the industries of research, extraction, refining, cogeneration, processing, or distribution of petroleum products, has introduced a distinct element of remuneration (EDR).

STONE INDUSTRY

Supplementary Pension

The CCNL of November 24, 2022, for employees of companies engaged in the quarrying and processing of stone materials, gravel, sand, and aggregates, has provided provisions on supplementary pensions.

TERTIARY – CONFCOMMERCIO

One-Time Payment

As a supplement to the Extraordinary Protocol of December 12, 2022, the CCNL Commerce Confcommercio has provided for the recognition of a one-time payment.

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Regulatory Deadlines

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Biennial Equal Opportunity Report – 2022-2023 Biennium

Employers with more than 50 employees must submit the biennial report on the situation of male and female employees for the previous biennium.

Contracts

Contractors and subcontractors in contracts exceeding 200,000 euros must submit receipts for withholdings applied to their workers in the previous month or, if exempt, a copy of the tax compliance certificate.

CIGO Application for Unavoidable Events

Employers must submit CIGO applications for unavoidable events that occurred in the previous month.

Tax Assistance: Submission of Mod. 730

Employers providing tax assistance must deliver to employees the tax settlement statement and a verified and processed copy of the tax return for the declarations submitted by the taxpayer between June 21 and July 15.

Wage Supplement

Employers must submit the data necessary for the payment or settlement of wage supplements in case of direct payment by INPS, for the wage supplement periods that started in the previous month.

Tax Assistance: Submission of Mod. 730

Employers providing tax assistance must deliver to employees the tax settlement statement and a verified and processed copy of the tax return for the declarations submitted by the taxpayer between June 21 and July 15.

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