13th month pay
in Italy.

Q: Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in Italy?

13 th month pay and 14 th month pay in Italy is mandatory.

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Is there a 13th month pay in Italy?

In Italy, 13^th month pay is mandatory. In fact, Italy also has a 14^th month pay that is paid in June and this is also mandatory.

How is the 13th month pay calculated in Italy?

13^th and 14^th month pay is calculated as the equivalents of one month’s salary.

When is the 13th month salary paid in Italy?

13^th month salary is paid in June and 14^th month payment is paid over Christmas time (late December).

Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

13^th and 14^th month pay is an extra payment by the employer in addition to the normal salary payments.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in Italy?

Yes, 13^th month salary is taxable in Italy. It is subject to the same taxation rules as the regular salary and is subject to social security contributions as well.

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FAQs

Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in Italy?

13^th month pay and 14^th month pay in Italy is mandatory.

Are there more than 13th months of pay in Italy?

Yes, it is mandatory to pay employees a summer bonus and a Christmas bonus in Italy. This creates a 13^th and 14^th month payment.

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