A delegation law published in Italy’s official journal on 3 October grants the government six months to issue decree-laws on pay and collective bargaining. The measure effectively rules out the introduction of a national statutory minimum wage, as minimum pay levels in Italy are already determined through sectoral collective agreements.
The law, which takes effect on 18 October, closes a years-long debate over whether Italy should introduce a statutory minimum wage. Backed by the political left, the proposal faced resistance from employer groups and unions, which traditionally determine minimum pay through collective bargaining. The Meloni government, which has always stated its opposition to the introduction of a statutory minimum wage, has the option of approving one or more decree-laws within six months aimed at “ensuring f
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Hélène Martinelli
Freelance