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Standard employment contract in Italy: Open-ended (“contratto a durata indeterminate”)

The standard employment contract in Italy is an open-ended contract in which there is no fixed-term and employment is indefinite, as long as the employer and the employee continue to agree to the conditions of the contract.

Alternative employment contract in Italy: Fixed-term contract

The fixed-term contract in Italy is an alternative employment contract option. Fixed-term contracts are for a limited period of time which must be a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months. These contracts can be renewed up to 4 times but only up to 24 months in total.

There must be a reason for any renewals, such as, replacement of an employee or temporary increase to the company’s activity.

Are there other types of employment contracts in Italy?

In Italy there are other types of employment contracts like project work contracts, part-time contracts, and freelance contracts (for self-employed individuals who offer their services to a wide range of companies).

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FAQs

What are the main differences between the standard contract and the alternative contract in Italy?

The standard contract is open-ended and will last for as long as the employer and employee continue to agree to the conditions of the contract. The alternative contract is a fixed-term contract that will end at the date agreed upon in the contract.

Which Italy employment contract is right for me?

The standard contract that is open-ended is the most preferable employment contract in Italy. This will ensure your company hires skilled workers who are committed to the business’ objectives.

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