Registration and Coffee

An overview of the employment law framework in Italy

• An introduction to Italian employment law: examining the legal system and the social framework
• At a glance: what are the key differences to the situation in the UK?

Getting started: recruiting staff and making employment contracts

• Getting to grips with key recruitment issues: non discrimination; asking personal questions; checking for criminal records; references
• Understanding the different types of employment contracts and related terms
• Key terms in employment contracts: language; duration; trial periods; non competition; notice periods
• Salary, typical benefits, pensions schemes

Collective bargaining and trade unions

• Appreciating the role of trade unions in Italy and how this impacts HR
• Understading the terms of collective bargaining agreements

Day to day employee management

• Highlighting some key differences in approach
• Working time: key considerations

Discipline and grievances

• Conducting investigations and hearings
• Dealing with absence and poor performance

Termination of employment

• Ways of terminating employment and general dismissal protection
• Information and consultation
• Notice periods
• Employment tribunals and claims

Discrimination law

• How does the legislation in Italy differ to the UK position
• Bullying and harassment

What's on the horizon?

• Future developments in labour law
• Concerns for employers

Questions and answers

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