Working in Italy - Working Time

Contents:

Introduction

Moving to Italy
Registration & Residence
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Italy
The System
Taxes & Charges
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
The Health System

Social Security
Coordinating Arrangements
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Maternity Insurance
Invalidity Insurance
Old Age Insurance
Life Insurance
Unemployment Benefits
Minimum Income Guarantee

Working in Italy
Recruitment
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Conclusion of Contracts
Amendments of Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Annual Leave
Leave: Sickness, Maternity
End of Employment
Employment of Women
Special Categories
Occupational Risks
Sexual Harassment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes

Working time

The normal working day is set at 40 hours per week, not necessarily calculated on the basis of a working week but for each seven day period. Collective contracts may agree a normal working period of less than 40 hours. Whether an agreement has been signed or not, the number of hours worked per week cannot exceed 48 hours including overtime. The 48 hour limit is calculated over a seven day period within a time period of no more than four months. This ensures the 48 hour limit is complied with by applying a kind of compensation rule whereby the limit may be exceeded over a working week provided the reference period includes working weeks of under 48 hours. A worker is entitled to a rest period of at least 24 consecutive hours every seven days.

Entitlement to an annual holiday period of at least 4 weeks is recognised.

Last edited on: 02/2007

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2006
Reproduction is authorised.

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