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ItalyTeams articles for Nordic companies employing people in Italy: collective agreements, LAS vs Italian rules, leave, pension, payroll and hiring.

16 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Non-compete clauses in Italy: why a Nordic template will not survive

Italian non-competes are valid only if written, paid and limited in time, place and activity. What Nordic employers must change in their standard clause.

15 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Remote work in Italy: the written lavoro agile agreement Nordic companies need

A remote-first Nordic company cannot rely on a policy page in Italy. Lavoro agile needs a written agreement. What it must cover and how to prepare it.

14 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Working hours, overtime and disconnection in Italy: a guide for Nordic teams

Same time zone, different rules: how Italian working time, overtime and the right to disconnect work, and how a Nordic team can schedule without friction.

13 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Sick leave in Italy for Nordic managers: no karensavdrag, a different certificate

In Sweden the employer pays 80% sick pay for 14 days after a qualifying deduction. In Italy the doctor certifies online to INPS. What a manager may ask.

12 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Employer contributions: Sweden 31.42%, Norway 14.1%, Italy around 30%

The same gross salary costs different amounts in Stockholm, Oslo and Milan. How Italian employer and employee contributions and income tax compare with home.

11 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

The 13th month: why Italian salaries come in more than twelve parts

Nordic payroll has twelve salaries a year. Italian payroll has thirteen, sometimes fourteen. What the extra months are and how to keep cash flow flat.

10 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Occupational pension at home, INPS and TFR in Italy: the pension layer explained

Nordic employers fund pensions through statutory and agreement-based schemes. In Italy the employer pays 23.81% for the state pension, plus the TFR. How to budget it.

9 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

Parental leave: from 480 Swedish days to the Italian model

Nordic parental leave is long and shared. Italy has a compulsory maternity period, a short paternity leave and optional leave on top. How to plan the team.

8 October 2026  •  5 min read • Italy

25 days at home, four weeks in Italy: how Italian holiday really adds up

Nordic employees get 25 days of holiday by law. Italian law says four weeks, but collective agreements add hours off. What Nordic HR should plan for.
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