Measures have been introduced in Italy to protect its 80,000 call centre workers from the negative effects of increasing competitive pressures on employment, delocalisation and working conditions. Employers and unions in the sector have also adopted new rules aimed at avoiding social dumping
A new law has been passed in Italy to help give atypical workers more job security. It comes after mounting criticism about the polarisation of the labour market, between the security enjoyed by workers who are employed on indefinite contracts and the vulnerability of those who are not. It will
The new rules governing fixed-term contracts are considered an important step in making employment relationships more flexible. Although employers’ association are generally positive, several issues temper their enthusiasm for the new rules. The trade unions have taken up differing positions, with