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7 Jobs in Cagliari

Thirteen months of pay arrives annually, with the tredicesima bonus woven into Italy's calendar like a second summer.

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Questions

• Who can legally work in Italy?

  EU and EEA citizens can work freely with registration; non-EU citizens must obtain a work permit before employment starts, arranged by the employer through immigration authorities. Family reunification and student visa holders have separate eligibility rules depending on their residency status.

• What contract types do employers use?

  The three main types are permanent contracts (contratti indeterminati), fixed-term contracts (contratti determinati), and project contracts (contratti di progetto). Each carries different notice periods, severance entitlements, and termination protections governed by collective agreements.

• What documents must applicants provide?

  Employers request a curriculum vitae, identity document (passport or ID card), tax identification number (codice fiscale), and proof of qualifications. Some positions require criminal record clearance or medical fitness certificates.

• How many hours per week is standard?

  The legal maximum is 40 hours across five days in most sectors, though collective agreements may specify different distributions. Retail, hospitality, and agriculture often have non-standard schedules negotiated separately.

• Is overtime common and how is it paid?

  Overtime exists but varies by sector and collective agreement. Hours beyond 40 weekly typically attract a percentage premium (often 10–20%) rather than time-off compensation, though some contracts allow compensatory rest days.

• What deductions appear on Italian pay slips?

  INPS (national social security contributions) and INAIL (workplace accident insurance) are mandatory deductions that significantly reduce gross salary. Regional and municipal taxes also apply; some employees pay union dues or pension top-ups.

• When and how is pay distributed?

  Monthly salary is the norm, transferred by bank transfer on fixed dates set by employers. The tredicesima—an extra month's pay—arrives in December; some sectors add a fourteenth payment in summer.

• What holidays and closures exist?

  Italy observes national public holidays including New Year, Epiphany, Easter Monday, Liberation Day, Labour Day, Republic Day, Assumption, All Saints' Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas. Many employers close entirely in August; additional regional holidays vary by location.

• What happens during probation periods?

  Probationary periods (periodi di prova) typically last 30 to 90 days depending on the role and collective agreement. Either party can end employment without notice during this time, though documentation must still occur correctly.

• Are there differences between sectors?

  Yes—agriculture, construction, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing each follow sector-specific collective bargaining agreements that set minimum wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions. Public sector employment has separate rules and greater job security.