After the (temporary) cut in the tax wedge, the government is working on new measures to leave a little more money in the pockets of workers, especially in the tourism sector. The industry has suffered for years from a “progressive discontent” of historical workers, as well as a lesser capacity to attract new generations who […]
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“They offered me 400 euros to work 11 hours a day”
“They make ridiculous job offers and the government even has the luxury of saying we don’t want to work”. And again: “Here they are not looking for workers, but slaves.” Emanuela, 28, signed the post published on the Facebook page of a neighborhood group in Naples. The young woman said she was contacted “for a […]
Because Europe wants wages not to be raised (too much).
The risk of recession is now over and growth forecasts are generally more optimistic than previously made. But inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of families, and public debt rates are doomed to rise as banks turn off credit taps. A set of risk factors revolving around two interrelated factors: the rise in consumer […]
Hot topic Starved wages and “out of the envelope” money: why don’t we fight illegal and underpaid work Data from the National Labor Inspectorate: irregularities in 67% of controlled companies. The institution’s staff is currently insufficient to adequately address the issue, but something may change soon
Hunger wages and “out of envelope” money. Changes the exploit limit and “allowed” days off for amnesty received. They weren’t even a statement. With what questions Today Documented working conditions in the restaurant world – most recently by Charlotte Matteini, read here – outline a dramatic scenario (no, the adjective is not an exaggeration), but […]
No more unpaid internships: first green light from the European Parliament
As for all workers, unpaid traineeships, a maximum of 6 months, and interns’ access to social protection should be stopped. These are the main innovations of the bill approved by the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Commission. The proposal will now be voted on at the Strasbourg plenary and then negotiated with the EU […]
Thirteenth richest and deducted from tax bracket “forever” as paycheck changes
He was the thirteenth richest because the cut in the tax wedge was “stable” but also less taxed and new for the self-employed. That’s the direction the government is going. This was explained in an interview by Maurizio Leo, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance. Corriere della Sera. It is the government’s will to “absolutely […]
Employment decree: how many euros will the salary increase from 1 May
The labor decree that the Meloni government intends to issue on Monday (May 1st) is ready when a cabinet meets privately: more resources to reduce the tax burden. Unions and opposition are so critical, Landini (CGIL) describes “insanity” to cut basic income (which will be replaced by two new subsidies). Giorgia Meloni is returning to […]
Brain drain How much an Italian researcher earns (disappointed) Comparison with Europe disarms: meager salaries and longer careers
I applaud the Meloni government for considering research, which in the latest PA decree introduced an increase of up to 30% in compensation for researchers who have received substantial research funding such as the Gant Horizon and Marie Curie projects. The Prime Minister explained that the announced decision was taken to “do not bring back […]
Heavier paychecks (maybe as early as May): decree comes
Time is running out to reduce the tax wedge. The decree approved by the majority will come soon. “We work to make sure” [il taglio] It can be valid from May. Federico Freni, Undersecretary for the Economy, said this on Radio24. The words of Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, should also […]
Fair compensation is the law: what changes?
Final green light from Chamber to fair compensation law, with 243 votes in favour, no votes, and 59 abstentions. So almost unanimous for a law that protects professionals, especially helping young people not be underpaid. What changes? Fair compensation: final approval of the chamber Fair compensation becomes a reality after the Chamber definitively approves the […]