As businesses cross borders, mastering international employment law is key. Carlo Majer, Partner at Littler Italia, discusses the opportunities and challenges of hiring in Italy.

Key Takeaways:

(02:12) Italy's employment framework is characterized by comprehensive and well-regulated labour laws.

(03:00) Understanding the specificities of the Italian labour market is crucial for businesses.

(04:00) Italy's strategic benefits and supportive investment climate offer substantial potential for business expansion.

(08:47) Failure to comply with Italian labour laws can result in significant financial penalties and reputational risks.

(09:00) Persistent non-compliance can attract increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.

(10:00) Effective management of employment practices is essential to mitigating risks.

(11:30) The spread of EOR (employer of record) solutions has significantly increased in recent times.

(13:00) Particular attention must be paid to avoid illegal labour intermediation in Italy.

(19:00) Only licenced agencies are legally permitted to provide labour-leasing services in Italy.

Resources Mentioned:

Carlo Majer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-majer-261320/

Littler Italia - https://www.linkedin.com/company/littler-italy/

Italian Ministry of Labour - https://www.lavoro.gov.it

Legal 500 - https://www.legal500.com

Chambers and Partners - https://chambers.com

Littler - https://www.littler.com

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