10/11/200910/11/2009

STEFANIA GAROFALOSTEFANIA GAROFALOEURES EURES AdviserAdviser Pordenone, Pordenone, ItalyItaly

Living andLiving andworking in working in

ItalyItaly

AGENDA

• ITALY: FACTS AND FIGURES

• THE JOB MARKET

• HOW TO FIND A JOB

• DOCUMENTS AND FORMALITIES

• THE FISCAL SYSTEM

• SOCIAL SECURITY

• LIVING IN ITALY

FACTS & FIGURES

� Political system:ParliamentaryRepublic

� Capital:Rome

� Total area:301,336 km²

� Population:59,131 million

� Foreign residents:2,938 million

� Currency:Euro

� Language:Italian

� Regions:20 (107 PROV...)

� Total seashore:7,375 km

MAIN CITIESMAIN CITIES

THE LABOUR MARKETIN ITALY

UNEMPLOYMENTUNEMPLOYMENT

NORTH 3.8%

CENTRE 6.1%

SOUTH 12.2%

North: 69.1%

Centre: 65.8%

South: 62.5%

EMPLOYMENT BY BRANCHEMPLOYMENT BY BRANCH

ITALY 8%

SHORTAGES …

�HEALTH CARE SECTOR:Nurses

�CONSTRUCTION: Carpenters, welders, bricklayers…storekeepers

�SERVICES:Hotels & Restaurants: chefs, waiting staff…IT: computer system designers, analysts and specialistsBUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SECTORS: commercial salesrepresentatives, secretaries, accountantsENGINEERS: esp. Mechanical, and Electrical

… SURPLUSES:

�INDUSTRY:(manufacturing, production…)

�AGRICULTURE

PROFESSIONS MOST AND LEAST IN DEMANDPROFESSIONS MOST AND LEAST IN DEMAND

GRADUATES: WHERE GRADUATES: WHERE

TO FIND WORKTO FIND WORK

YES

� INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

� (MECHANICAL) ENGINEERING

� THEME PARKS

Graduates in Commerce, Architecture, IT, Multimedia, Engineering, Design, Psychology, Communications

NO

� HOSPITALS

� UNIVERSITIES

� LAW

WORK LAWWORK LAW

�� WrittenWritten contractscontracts

�� TemporaryTemporary (the (the normnorm),), PermanentPermanent,, on on ProjectProject

�� Trial Trial periodperiod: : variablevariable((dependingdepending on on sectorsector and and qualificationqualification))

�� NoNo nationalnational minimum minimum wagewage, , butbut collectivecollectiveagreementsagreements ((btwbtw tradetrade unionsunions and and employersemployersorgorg.).)

�� Work Work hourshours: : 40 40 hourshours//weekweek ((maxmax 48)48)

�� HolidayHoliday: : 4 4 weeksweeks//yearyear

�� MaternityMaternity: 2+3+6 : 2+3+6 monthsmonths

�� SalarySalary gapgap: : menmen//womenwomen, and , and ageage

�� ExpectedExpected toto take take ownown initiativesinitiatives

SALARIES & PURCHASING POWERSALARIES & PURCHASING POWER

Level of Level of annual net salaryannual net salary of anof anemployee, without family, inemployee, without family, in2006, in euro 2006, in euro at a parity ofat a parity ofpurchasing powerpurchasing power (Source: A(Source: AEurispesEurispes elaboration of CSEelaboration of CSEdata)data)

GreatGreat BritainBritain 28.00728.007

NetherlandsNetherlands 23.28923.289

GermanyGermany 21.23521.235

IrelandIreland 21.11221.112

FinlandFinland 19.89019.890

DenmarkDenmark 18.73518.735

FranceFrance 19.73119.731

BelgiumBelgium 19.72919.729

SpainSpain 17.41217.412

GreeceGreece 16.72016.720

ItalyItaly 16.24216.242

PortugalPortugal 13.13613.136

HOW TO FIND A JOBIN ITALY

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB IN ITALYHOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB IN ITALY

�� ApplicationApplication: : �� Personal Personal letterletter ((maxmax 1 page, 1 page, oftenoften lessless))�� CV (1CV (1--2 2 pagespages, in , in ItalianItalian, , typewrittentypewritten, , withwith or or withoutwithout photo)photo)�� ee--mail mail isis anan acceptedaccepted way way forfor applicationsapplications

�� YouYou maymay bebe askedasked totopresentpresent evidenceevidence of of professionalprofessionalqualificationsqualifications and and diplomasdiplomas laterlater on (at on (at the the interviewinterview))

� Europeanformat or Europass training

� Convincing, clear, sincere

Cover Cover letterletter

�� BriefBrief & & effectiveeffective�� NotNot a mere a mere rehashrehash of CV!of CV!�� Re (or Re (or SubjectSubject): ): offeroffer no.no. & position& position�� Strong Strong pointspoints ((seesee advertisementadvertisement))�� Personal Personal characteristicscharacteristics (team work, (team work, under stress, under stress, adaptabilityadaptability, , outout--goinggoingpersonalitypersonality, , seriousnessseriousness, , willingnesswillingnesstoto improveimprove,,……))

�� Personal & Personal & professionalprofessionalexpectationsexpectations ((experienceexperience, , hobbieshobbies, , interestsinterests,,……))

INTERVIEW: FREQUENT INTERVIEW: FREQUENT

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

�� WhyWhy do do youyou wantwant toto work in work in ItalyItaly??

�� TellTell usus aboutabout yourselfyourself: : whatwhat havehave youyou donedone in the in the lastlast few few yearsyears??

�� Do Do youyou likelike travellingtravelling? ? ReadingReading? ? YourYour lastlast trip/book trip/book ……

�� DescribeDescribe yourselfyourself withwith 3 3 adjectivesadjectives..

�� HowHow wouldwould youyou evaluateevaluate yourselfyourself??

�� WhatWhat do do youyou knowknow aboutabout ourour company?company?

�� IfIf youyou couldcould choosechoose, , wichwich kindkind of job of job wouldwould youyou likelike toto do?do?

�� WhatWhat wouldnwouldn’’t t youyou likelike toto do? do?

�� WhatWhat isis youryour professionalprofessional (career) plan?(career) plan?

WHO CAN HELP YOU FIND A JOBWHO CAN HELP YOU FIND A JOB

NO SINGLE DATABASE FOR ALL ITALIAN JOB OFFERS

� Public employment services – Job centre administered by the Provinces and coordinated by the Regions

� Free services: reception, orientation, supply and demand matching, preselection for employers

� Job agencies – autorized by the Ministry of Labour (list on the site www.lavoro.gov.it or www.welfare.gov.it/EuropaLavoro/Indirizzario)

� Services offered for free to the worker but charged to the employers:mediation, research and personnel selection

� Other operators authorized by law: Universities, town councils(Informagiovani: www.comune.torino.it/infogio/cig), trading associations(Chambers of Commerce, Api, Confesercenti…), etc.

HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB IN ITALYHOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB IN ITALY

� EURES www.europa.eu.int/eures

� Job centres: www.welfare.gov.it/EuropaLavoro/Indirizzarioor check the lavoro (job) section in www.regione.XXX.it orwww.provincia.XXX.it

� www.borsalavoro.it/wps/portal National Labour Exchange

� Direct applications to companies using the Yellow Pageswebsite: www.paginegialle.it

EURES (EURopean Employment Services) is an initiative created in 1993to support mobility in Europe.

32 States: European Economic Area ( = the 28 Member States of the UE, plus Norway, Iceland e Lichtenstein) and Switzerland.

Partner of the network: Public services for employment, trade union and employers’ organisations, local administration, other social partners(represented by universities, NGOs, etc…). The network is co-ordinated bythe European Commission.

The main objectives of EURES are: � To provide information and advice for the benefit of workers

and employers on job possibilities and living and working conditionsin the EEA;

� To assist employers who intend to recruit workers from other countries;� To provide information and solve problems related to crossborder

commuting.

… and all of the above is completely free!

WHAT IS EURES?WHAT IS EURES?

USEFUL LINKS: TURISMUSEFUL LINKS: TURISM

� OLYJOB POINT: www.lavorosenzafrontiere.org or www.comune.torino.it/olyjob/info.htm (Job centres exclusively dedicated to the tourism/accomodation and services sectors in Piemonte Region)

� Liguria Region: http://www.iolavoroliguria.it/cgi-bin/liguria/iolavoro/home.do

� Riviera of Romagna: Riminimpiego: www.riminimpiego.it

� Gorizia, Monfalcone and Grado: http://www.provincia.gorizia.it/lavoro/custom/home.php

� Valle d’Aosta: http://www.adava.vao.it/ (hoteliers’organisation) and www.regione.vda.it – Offerte di lavoro (PES job offers)

USEFUL LINKS: NORTHERN ITALYUSEFUL LINKS: NORTHERN ITALY

� Friuli Venezia Giulia:� Udine:

http://www.provincia.udine.it/italiano/Ente/Uffici/PolSocLavColl/LavColl/LavColl/Offertelavoro1/index.aspx

� Trieste:http://www.provincia.trieste.it/sportellolavoro/vis_articolo.asp?pagina=-&link=2&tipo=articoli_sezioni_35&ids=35

� Veneto: Venezia: http://portalelavoro.provincia.venezia.it� Südtirol:

� Trento:www.agenzialavoro.tn.it/lavoratori (job offers byPES and by Bilateral Organisation for Turism)

� Bozen: http://www.provincia.bz.it/borsalavoro� EURES TT (Tirol, Südtirol, Cantone Grigioni):

http://www.eures-transtirolia.eu/� Tourin: http://www.provincia.torino.it/cgi-

bin/lavoro/bacheca_lavoro/index.cgi� Liguria: http://www.iolavoroliguria.it/cgi-

bin/liguria/iolavoro/home.do� Genoa: www.provincia.genova.it/match

USEFUL LINKS: CENTRAL ITALYUSEFUL LINKS: CENTRAL ITALY

� Emilia-Romagna:� http://www.provincia.bologna.it/lavoro/Engine/RAServeP

G.php/P/263011070707

� http://www.provincia.fe.it/lavoro

� http://www.provincia.forli-cesena.it/lavoro/cpi/offerte/fo/sel_cpi_fc.asp

� http://www.lavoro.provincia.modena.it/centrimpiego/cercalavoro/default.asp http://lavoro.parma.it/

� http://silweb.provincia.piacenza.it/silpub/

� http://www.lavoro.ra.it/pagine/offerte.php?t=offerte_lavoro

� http://www.provincia.re.it/page.asp?IDCategoria=701&IDSezione=4543

USEFUL LINKS: SOUTHERN ITALYUSEFUL LINKS: SOUTHERN ITALY

� Abruzzo:� L’aquila:http://www.provincia.laquila.it/OfferteLavoro.aspx� Pescara: http://www.pescaralavoro.it/listaofferte.asp� Chieti: https://chieti.retedellavoro.it/listaofferte.asp� Teramo: http://www.provincia.teramo.it/teramolavoro

� Marche: � Macerata: www.lavoro.mc.it and www.formazionelavoro-mc.it

(www.provincia.mc.it)

� Puglia: www.sistema.puglia.it/eures� Lecce: www.pugliaimpiego.it� Euro-Jobbing Bari: www.euro-jobbing.com� Rete Informa Puglia: www.reteinforma.it

� Sicilia: http://www.lavoro.regione.sicilia.it/b@checa/

OTHER USEFUL LINKSOTHER USEFUL LINKS� www.welfare.gov.it� www.jobtel.it (personalised service)� www.jooble.it (job search engine)

� National or Regional Official Gazette for competitions

� Job offers on newspapers:www.corriere.it (on Friday)www.repubblica.it (on Thursday)www.ilsole24ore.com (on Tuesday)www.lastampa.itwww.italiaoggi.it

� Free local press: Tuttocittà, Affarefatto, La Bancarella …

� e-Jobguide www.ejg.info (professional training, training coursesand recognition of qualifications. Sectors: IT/high-tech, metal and mechanical industry, electrical engineering, tourism and health/social sector).

DOCUMENTS AND FORMALITIES

WHAT DO I NEEDWHAT DO I NEED

Since April 11th, 2007 (Legislative Decree 30/2007, Directive 2004/38/EC ), citizens of European Union and European Economic Area no longer need anykind of work permit or visa !

For a stay of up to three months(Directive 2004/38 CE Parl)

�Document of identity or valid passport

For a stay of more than 3 months�Registration at registry office Local Council (Municipio)�Fiscal code/number, obtainable at the Agenzia Entrate with valid ID�European Healt Card (TEAM) ASL offices�Insurance policy that may cover any possible health expenses�CV and cover letter (better if in Italian)�Good knowledge of Italian�Experience and/or a degree

SOME ADVICESOME ADVICEBEFORE LEAVING BEFORE LEAVING ……

� Make sure to read the CCNL (rights and duties)

� Before accepting a job offer, get yourpotential employer to send you a signedfax indicating work conditions: work-hours, pay packet, start date and accomodation (where necessary)

� Verify the method of payment and the frequency with which you will receiveyour salary

� Make sure you have a sufficient budget prior to receiving your first salary, or toreturn home in case of necessity

� E 303 form if you have the unemployment benefit (max 3 months)

� Keep all your work documents

� Request the “E” series forms (specifically the E 301 torequest pension or social benefits on your return)

� Ensure you resolve fiscal matters: working in anotherMember State and transferring your residence there, in general you become “resident for fiscal purposes” in sucha country. The definition of fiscal residence changes fromone Member State to the next (See bilateral conventionsin fiscal matters, in particular to avoid double taxation)

SOME ADVICESOME ADVICE

…… BEFORE RETURNING HOMEBEFORE RETURNING HOME

� YourEurope: ec.europa.eu/youreurope/

� Embassies:www.embpage.org

� Police: www.poliziadistato.it/pds/chisiamo/questure/link.htm

� Tax administration: www.agenziaentrate.it

USEFUL LINKS USEFUL LINKS –– RulesRules & & BodiesBodies

THE FISCAL SYSTEM IN ITALY

COMPARISON ITALYCOMPARISON ITALY--UE STATESUE STATES

Comparison among Italy and other major OECDStates (OECD “Taxing Wages 2004-2005”, 2006)

Green bars: taxes paid by employee.Red bars: taxes paid by employer.

Gross salary 2004Denmark 42,484 Germany 41,046 UK 39,765 Netherland 37,026 Belgium 35,578 Sweden 32,457 Finland 31,539 Ireland 30,170 France 29,549 Italy 22,053 Spain 19,828 Greece 17.360 Portugal 12,969

Salary growth 2000-2005UK +27,8Norway +25,6Netherlands +21,3Finland +21,1France +17,5Spain +17,2Portugal +16,6Denmark +16,0Belgium +15,9Italy +13,7Germany +11,7Sweden + 7,7

THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM IN ITALY

SUBSIDIES & SUBSIDIES &

WELFAREWELFAREAverage Net ReplacementRates

List of OECD List of OECD StatesStates withwiththe the highesthighest replacementreplacementratesrates withwith respectrespect totosalariessalaries forfor thosethoseunemployedunemployed forfor more more thanthan 60 60 monthsmonths((unemploymentunemployment benefit + benefit + otherother benefitsbenefits linkedlinked totowelfarewelfare and and takingtaking intointoconsiderationconsideration 4 4 differentdifferenttypestypes of family)of family)SourceSource: OECD (2005): OECD (2005)

SwitzerlandSwitzerland 75%75%

IrelandIreland 73%73%

IcelandIceland 73%73%

FinlandFinland 72%72%

NorwayNorway 71%71%

NetherlandsNetherlands 71%71%

LuxembourgLuxembourg 70%70%

SwedenSweden 70%70%

AustriaAustria 62%62%

BelgiumBelgium 62%62%

GermanyGermany 62%62%

UKUK 62%62%

FranceFrance 61%61%

PortugalPortugal 61%61%

PolandPoland 59%59%

CzechCzech RepublicRepublic 58%58%

JapanJapan 57%57%

AustraliaAustralia 51%51%

SpainSpain 49%49%

HungaryHungary 42%42%

UnitedUnited StatesStates 30%30%

GreeceGreece 24%24%

ITALYITALY 7%7%

OECD OECD averageaverage 55%55%

Each Province/Regionmay have its own specificsupport mechanisms, different or in addition to national incentives

What do I have to doWhat do I have to do……??

For employees, employers must complete all the necessaryformalities for social security registration. The contributions of employees are deducted from the gross total of the salary.

Free-lance workers must register themselves and paycontributions into either a separate social security fund (Cassa) or else directly to INPS.

� APPRENTICESHIP (Apprendistato) for youngsters (>30)

� PLACEMENT CONTACT (Contratto di Inserimento)

� UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT

� L 407/90

� “CASSA INTEGRAZIONE”

� “MOBILITÀ”

HIRING INCENTIVES & SUPPORTS:HIRING INCENTIVES & SUPPORTS:

for young adults between 18 & 29 years

HIRING INCENTIVES:HIRING INCENTIVES:

Apprenticeships (Apprenticeships (ApprendistatoApprendistato))

Companies who hire apprenticesreceive contributions from the State: the worker costs themhalf of the usual amount!

NECESSARY PREREQUISITES:

�Declaration of availability (Job Centre) - no resignations

�Social Security payments to INPS for at least 2 years before the dismissal (also in other MSs – TOTALIZATION)

�At least 52 weeks of tax payments in the two-year period or

�At least 78 working days in the year

FOR HOW LONG:

� 8 months for those < 50 years

� 12 for those > 50 years

HOW MUCH DO I RECEIVE?

From 2008, 60% for the first 6 months, 50% for the 7th month, 40% for the rest

SUBSIDIES: UnemploymentSUBSIDIES: Unemployment

BenefitBenefit

Integrated Contact Centre INPS INAILIntegrated Contact Centre INPS INAILTEL +39.803.164: information on legalTEL +39.803.164: information on legalaspects & single casesaspects & single cases..

To transfer unemployment benefitTo transfer unemployment benefit

((Reg.Reg. CE 1408/71 e 574/72)CE 1408/71 e 574/72)

�� You must be registered as unemployed from You must be registered as unemployed from at least 4 weeksat least 4 weeks in the in the State of originState of origin

�� You must inform your local job centre You must inform your local job centre at least 2at least 2--4 weeks4 weeksbeforehandbeforehand

�� Before leaving from your country, you must ask for the Before leaving from your country, you must ask for the E303 formE303 form(total amount, duration etc. of the benefit payments received) a(total amount, duration etc. of the benefit payments received) at t the INPS offices where the payments were madethe INPS offices where the payments were made

�� Within 7 daysWithin 7 days from leaving, you must register yourself as an from leaving, you must register yourself as an unemployed person in search of work by presenting the E303 at thunemployed person in search of work by presenting the E303 at the e public service office of the public service office of the ““newnew”” StateState

�� Those who receive unemployment benefits can avail of this transfThose who receive unemployment benefits can avail of this transfer er service for up service for up to 3 monthsto 3 months

�� Form Form E 301E 301: : totalizationtotalization/accumulation of the insurance periods/accumulation of the insurance periods

LIVING IN ITALY

COST OF LIVINGCOST OF LIVING

A A bottlebottle of waterof water 1.60 1.60 €€

CoffeeCoffee 0.90 0.90 €€

Cappuccino & croissantCappuccino & croissant 1.90 1.90 €€

PizzaPizza 8.50 8.50 €€

PastaPasta dishdish ((macaronimacaroni )) 5.00 5.00 €€

MeatMeat dishdish 5.50 5.50 €€

FishFish dishdish 7.90 7.90 €€

DessertDessert 3.50 3.50 €€

Ice Ice creamcream 3.00 3.00 €€

SandwichSandwich 2.70 2.70 €€

Bus (Bus ( busbus pass) pass) -- 10 10 ticketstickets 8.00 8.00 €€

Source: La Repubblica, 8th August 2008

APARTMENTS & FLATSAPARTMENTS & FLATS

Source: www.sunia.it (December 2007- June 2008)

FINDING ACCOMODATIONFINDING ACCOMODATION�� HotelsHotels and and lodgingslodgings::

www.hotelitaliani.itwww.hotelitaliani.it�� B&BsB&Bs::

www.anbba.itwww.anbba.itwww.bedandbreakfast.itwww.bedandbreakfast.itwww.bbitalia.itwww.bbitalia.it

�� YouthYouth HostelsHostels::www.ostellionline.orgwww.ostellionline.org

�� Camp Camp SitesSites::www.camping.itwww.camping.itwww.campeggitalia.comwww.campeggitalia.comwww.campingwww.camping--italy.netitaly.net

�� RoomsRooms toto rentrent::www.sunia.itwww.sunia.itwww.sicet.itwww.sicet.itwww.uppi.itwww.uppi.it

�� FurtherFurther InfoInfo:: NationalNational TourismTourism Board Board www.enit.itwww.enit.it

OPENING A BANK OPENING A BANK

ACCOUNTACCOUNT

�� To open To open a bank account in Italy you must be over 18, a bank account in Italy you must be over 18, have a valid ID and a tax code (have a valid ID and a tax code (codicecodice fiscalefiscale))

�� Upon signing the contract, you must deposit a sum of Upon signing the contract, you must deposit a sum of money so as to be provided with a current account money so as to be provided with a current account number and credit cardnumber and credit card

�� It is useful to open an account in the branch of an Italian It is useful to open an account in the branch of an Italian bank in your own country and to lodge bank in your own country and to lodge a a sumsum of moneyof money

DRIVING LICENSEDRIVING LICENSE

�� There is currently no common EU driving There is currently no common EU driving licenselicense, , butbutthe EU the EU MemberMember StatesStates havehave introducedintroduced a a ““EuropeanEuropeanmodelmodel”” recognisedrecognised in in otherother countriescountries

�� The principle of The principle of ““mutual recognitionmutual recognition”” is generally is generally appliedapplied

�� Driving licenses issued before 1996 are still valid Driving licenses issued before 1996 are still valid (some States require additional data to be entered (some States require additional data to be entered onto the license)onto the license)

�� Transfer of residence: no Transfer of residence: no substitutionsubstitution

�� If the event you reside in another EU Member State If the event you reside in another EU Member State and drive your car there for more than 6 months, it is and drive your car there for more than 6 months, it is necessary to register the car with the local authorities necessary to register the car with the local authorities and pay the host countryand pay the host country’’s registration taxs registration tax

�� Car insurance: valid throughout the UnionCar insurance: valid throughout the Union

ThankThank youyou forfor youryour attentionattentionand and goodgood luckluck!!

Stefania Stefania GarofaloGarofalo

EURES EURES AdviserAdviser

emailemail: stefania.garofalo@provincia.pordenone.it : stefania.garofalo@provincia.pordenone.it

tel. +39 (0) 434 80083tel. +39 (0) 434 80083