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What a real Italian employment contract must show, so you can spot undeclared or abusive offers.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Red flags

  • "No contract for the first months."
  • Cash only, or a pay figure with no payslip.
  • A contract that says part-time while you work full days.
  • You are asked to open a partita IVA for a normal employee job (false self-employment). VERIFY.
  • You are asked to sign a blank resignation letter.

Ask a union or patronato to read it for free before you sign.

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Last verified: 2026-10-20 Report an error