Italy recently introduced Decree-Law No.62/2026 which seeks to address three key areas: (i) the definition of “fair wages”; (ii) the restructuring of social security contribution exemptions as part of efforts to boost employment levels; and (iii) the protection of workers engaged through digital platforms.
(i) Fair wages
The most significant change is the introduction of a new concept of a “fair wage”. Rather than setting a fixed minimum wage, the Decree defines a “fair wage” by reference to collective bargaining.
The current benchmark for adequate remuneration under Article 36 of the Constitution is anchored to the overall economic treatment provided by the National Collective Bargaining Agreements (NCBAs) entered into between the most representative employer and trade union organisations at the national level, having regard to the relevant sector, category, principal business activity, etc. The Decree introduces the following two-tier anti-dumping mechanism: (i) where a different… Read the complete article here...
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