Category Archives: Employment Law

Severance Pay in Italy: How the TFR System Protects Workers After Job Loss

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Severance Pay in Italy: How the TFR System Protects Workers After Job Loss

Italy operates one of the most distinctive severance pay systems in Europe. Known as Trattamento di Fine Rapporto (TFR), it functions as a form of deferred compensation that accrues throughout the entire duration of the employment relationship — regardless of the reason for termination. For workers, the TFR represents a … Read the rest

Overtime and Wage Disputes: The Top 5 Things to Know

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Overtime and Wage Disputes: The Top 5 Things to Know

Overtime is any hours worked by an employee over a certain predetermined amount, usually 40 hours per week in many countries. However, there are exemptions to this rule. Not all employees are automatically entitled to overtime pay.

An overtime wage dispute occurs when either an employer or employee questions the … Read the rest