All About Employee Work Hours in Italy
Understand average employee work hours in Italy and see how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing your team abroad easier.
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Standard Hours of Work in Italy
Working Hour Limits
Working hours may not exceed 48 hours in one seven-day period, which includes overtime.
Work Culture
Italian work culture is known for its strong emphasis on work-life balance, where employees value personal time and family life. While the workweek typically runs from Monday to Friday, extended lunch breaks are common, especially in the south. Longer lunch breaks allow employees time to recharge. Team collaboration is valued, which means relationships and trust play a key role in business dealings. Punctuality is important, but employees tend to demonstrate a laid-back attitude toward strict schedules, particularly across creative industries.
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