Minimum pay clarified for administrative workers

At a glance

• A new ordinance sets minimum monthly pay for administrative workers not covered by collective agreements.
• Employers must ensure pay aligns with the professional category’s minimum wage as defined in the ordinance.
• This measure aims to standardise remuneration and prevent underpayment in unregulated roles.
• The ordinance applies only where no other collective regulation is in place.
• It came into force on 4 September 2025.

Ordinance n. 321/2025/1, issued on 29 September, establishes minimum monthly remuneration for administrative workers who are not covered by any specific collective regulation. In such cases, employers must ensure that workers receive at least the minimum wage applicable to their professional category, as defined in the ordinance. This measure aims to ensure fair and consistent pay across the sector. The ordinance has been in force since 4 September 2025.