Changes to remote working agreements

At a glance

• Remote worker's names must now be reported.
• Certain categories of workers are given priority over remote work agreements.
• Agreements can be for a fixed or indefinite term. 

On 13 December 2024, the Italian Parliament released a law introducing significant changes to remote working. Under the new regulation, employers must electronically notify the Ministry of Labour with the names of employees and the duration of their remote working period. This notification must be sent within five days of the start, modification, or termination of the remote working period.

Priority for remote working is given to certain categories of workers, including those with children up to 12 years old or with disabilities, workers with severe disabilities, caregivers, and those who receive disability assistance permits under Law 104/1992. The individual remote working agreement, which is mandatory and must be in writing, should outline the work performance, use of company tools, rest periods, and disconnection times. It can be set for a fixed or indefinite term, with a termination notice period of 30 days, or 90 days for disabled employees.

This came into force on 28 December 2024.