At a glance
- A minimum break of ten days between fixed-term contracts of less than six months and 20 days for contracts over six months is required, or the contract becomes permanent.
- This rule does not apply to seasonal workers, as defined by the Ministry of Labour and collective agreements.
- The law clarifies which activities qualify as seasonal, including those with increased workloads at certain times of the year and those related to seasonal production cycles.
On 13 December 2024, the Italian Parliament passed a law introducing significant changes in labour law, including a rule for interpreting the regulation of the 'stop and go' period between two fixed-term contracts. This rule requires a minimum interruption period of ten days between contracts of less than six months and 20 days between contracts of more than six months. If this break is not adhered to, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment relationship.
However, this rule does not apply to employees in seasonal activities, which are defined by the Ministry of Labour and collective bargaining agreements. The law also clarifies which activities qualify as seasonal, including those needed to handle increased workloads at certain times of the year and those related to seasonal production cycles in various sectors or markets.
This law entered into force on 28 December 2024.
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