In December, the Draft Law no. 1264, also known as the “DDL Lavoro” was officially approved.
Some of the main legislative updates include measures concerning fixed-term contracts, “de facto” resignations, and remote work. Let’s take a general overview.
The new rules on administration exclude from the 30% limit of fixed-term employees those hired on a permanent basis by employment agencies, as well as seasonal workers, those over 50, those employed in start-ups or to replace absent employees.
As for “de facto” resignations, if a worker is absent without justification for more than fifteen days, their contract will be automatically terminated without requiring online resignation formalities, unless the absence is due to force majeure or employer-related issues.
Probation periods for fixed-term contracts have also been redefined: for contracts up to six months, probation ranges from 2 to 15 days, while for contracts longer than six months but under twelve, it ranges from 2 to 30 days.
Regarding remote work, employers are required to report employees’ details to the Ministry of Labor electronically within five days from the start of the remote work period.
Finally, from January 1, 2025, it will be possible to pay off contribution debts to INPS and INAIL in up to 60 monthly installments, provided they have not been assigned to Revenue Agents, with specific methods and requirements defined by ministerial decree.