Cash in-hand payments, ambiguous contracts and expected full-time availability with a part-time schedule; these are just a few of the issues with jobs at English language schools in Italy according to The Local's readers.
Italy's 'inbound workers' tax regime offers significant tax breaks for those who relocate to Italy, though changes proposed by the government could water down the incentives.
The era of working from home in Italy ended with the Covid pandemic as Italians still overwhelmingly prefer to commute to the office and network in person, writes Silvia Marchetti.
The Italian government on Thursday cut short a debate on introducing a minimum wage, postposing any further discussion until late September - even though the majority of the ruling parties' voters are in favour.
After the Italian government blocked a proposal to introduce a minimum wage of nine euros per hour, we look at why the issue is so contentious and what protections workers have.
Italy has been rated as one of the hardest places in the world for foreigners to work by InterNations' annual survey of expatriate workers, with half of all respondents rating the country’s employment prospects poorly.
Every year, Italian newspapers feature business owners' complaints that they can't fill thousands of summer job vacancies. Silvia Marchetti looks at why Italy has this perennial problem - and whether there's any solution.
After Italy's government said unemployment benefits were putting Italians off working, survey respondents said low wages and high taxes were a bigger problem.
Many jobs can now be done from anywhere with only a laptop and a decent wifi connection - but what are the rules if you want to work remotely in Italy for a company back in your home country?
What type of job do Italy's graduates dream of landing? For many, being employed by the state is the ultimate goal. Silvia Marchetti explains what's behind the intense competition for 'posto fisso' jobs in the public sector.
Italy's business minister Adolfo Urso on Tuesday announced new plans to promote the country as a destination for remote workers - but didn’t say whether a planned ‘digital nomad’ visa would become reality.
A growing number of European countries are introducing new visas which allow remote workers to move from overseas. But will Italy join them? Here's how the situation looks at the moment.
Italy has released details of the number of work permits available this year and which types of workers can apply. Here's what to know if you're thinking of moving to Italy for work from outside the EU.
If you’d love to relocate to Italy but are concerned about employment prospects, here are the jobs the country needs to fill according to a study by LinkedIn.
Your right to paid time off when you’re unwell varies considerably from country to country. From how many days you can take to whether you’ll get your full salary and when you need a doctor’s note, here’s how the rules in Italy compare to elsewhere in Europe.
Moving to Sicily and running holiday accommodation has brought challenges, rewards and unforgettable moments for one French family who won an Airbnb competition last year. Silvia Marchetti finds out what they've learned from the experience.
If you're planning to move to Italy for employment, you'll need a work visa. Here's what you need to know about the main options available and the application process.
Italy has brought in rules that mean changes for freelancers on the 'flat tax' rate. Here’s what you need to know about the ‘fatturazione elettronica’, or digital invoicing system.
Italy does not (yet) have a special 'digital nomad' visa - so what other options are available to freelancers and remote workers? Here's what you need to know if you're planning a move.
