Meloni's Labour Decree: incentives and fair wages for cross-border workers

Di Valerie Linc ·

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to the labour decree with incentives for hiring and fair wages for workers

Contesto

In brief - Green light for the labor decree with incentives for hiring - Incentives linked to fair wages - Nearly one billion euros to renew employment incentives - New opportunities for Ticino cross-border workers ## Key facts - What: Labor decree with incentives for hiring - When: April 28, 2026 - Where: Italy - Who: Council of Ministers - Amount: Nearly one billion euros - Cross-border workers: 65,000 workers from Ticino in Italy The Council of Ministers has approved the new labor decree, issued in view of May 1st. The decree allocates nearly one billion euros for the renewal of some important and effective employment incentives, particularly those linked to the hiring of young people under 35, the hiring of women, and workers in the Zes area. The President of the Council, Giorgia Meloni, explained that the decree is a piece of a broader strategy aimed at supporting the creation of more employment, but also stable and quality employment. ### Implications for cross-border workers The decree introduces an important novelty: access to these incentives is only possible if the 'fair wage' is recognized and applied to one's workers. This overall economic treatment is not composed solely of the hourly wage, but of all the economic elements that contribute to forming the contract in favor of the worker. For cross-border workers who work in Italy and reside in Switzerland, this could mean an increase in opportunities for stable and quality work, but also greater attention to collective bargaining. 📊 Concrete examples: - Lugano: A company with 50 cross-border worker employees could benefit from an incentive of up to 10,000 euros for each new hire under 35, provided that the overall wage is at least 10% higher than the contractual minimum. - Chiasso: A company that hires a...

Dettagli operativi

Practical Analysis: What Changes for Cross-Border Workers The labor decree introduces a series of incentives for hiring, but only for those who apply the 'fair wage'. This means that employers who want to access the incentives must guarantee their workers an overall economic treatment that respects the national collective labor agreements signed by the most representative trade union and employers' organizations at the national level. 📊 Concrete Examples: - A company in Lugano hiring a cross-border worker from Campione d'Italia must guarantee a minimum salary of at least 2,000 euros gross per month for a full-time contract, in line with the national collective labor agreement (CCNL) of the sector. - A company in Mendrisio hiring a cross-border worker from Como must respect the CCNL of commerce, which provides for a minimum salary of 1,800 euros gross per month for a full-time contract. ### Procedure to Access Incentives To access the incentives, employers must: 1. Guarantee the 'fair wage' to their workers 2. Respect the national collective labor agreements 3. Submit the incentive application 4. Provide the required documentation 💡 Operational Checklist: - Verification of the CCNL applicable to the sector and region - Calculation of the guaranteed minimum wage - Drafting of the employment contract in accordance with the requirements - Submission of the incentive application through the INPS portal - Attachment of the required documentation (contracts, payslips, etc.) ### Possible Scenarios If an Italian company hires a cross-border worker and meets the 'fair wage' requirements, it can access the incentives provided by the decree. This could mean an increase in opportunities for stable and quality jobs for cross-border workers. However, if a company does not mee...

Punti chiave

Concrete actions for cross-border workers Cross-border workers seeking employment in Italy should inform themselves about job opportunities offered by companies that respect the 'fair wage'. In particular, it is crucial to know the Italian regulations on labor, such as the Meloni Labor Decree of 2023, which introduces incentives for companies that respect national collective labor agreements (CCNL). For example, a cross-border worker from Chiasso working in Como should verify that their salary is in line with the CCNL of their sector. For a construction worker, the minimum wage set by the CCNL Edile Industria in Lombardy is approximately €1,800 gross per month for 14 months. A cross-border worker from Lugano working in Varese should ensure that their economic treatment is in accordance with the CCNL of commerce, which provides a minimum of €1,500 gross per month for 13 months. > "A fair wage is a right, not a privilege." ### Useful tools For further information, cross-border workers can use the salary calculator to compare job offers and ensure they receive fair economic treatment. This tool allows users to input specific data such as the work location, sector, and experience to obtain a detailed comparison. Additionally, they can consult the guides on fair wage and national collective labor agreements. For example, a cross-border worker from Mendrisio working in Milan can verify that their salary is in accordance with the CCNL of the metalworking sector, which provides a minimum of €1,600 gross per month for 14 months. ### Operational checklist 1. CCNL Verification: Identify the national collective labor agreement applicable to your sector and work region. 2. Salary Calculator: Use the salary calculator to compare job offers. 3. Documentation: Keep all document...

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'fair salary'?
The 'fair salary' is the overall economic treatment received by the worker, composed of all the economic elements that contribute to forming the contract in favor of the worker. This includes not only the hourly wage, but also other benefits and contributions.
How can I verify if a company respects the 'fair salary'?
You can verify if a company respects the 'fair salary' by checking if it applies the national collective labor agreements stipulated by the most representative trade union and employers' organizations at the national level. You can also use the [salary calculator](nav:calculator) to compare job offers.
What are the incentives provided by the labor decree?
The labor decree provides incentives for the hiring of young people under 35, women, and workers in the Zes area. However, these incentives are only accessible if the employer recognizes and applies the 'fair salary' to their workers.

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