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Italy Overtime Rules
Italy sets a statutory minimum overtime premium of +10%, but the actual rate is set by the national sector collective agreement (CCNL) — commonly +15% to +30%.
- Statutory floor: overtime is paid at least +10% above the ordinary rate.
- The applicable CCNL usually sets a higher premium (commonly +15–30%) and the rules for time off in lieu.
- Working time may not exceed an average of 48 hours a week; overtime is capped (often around 250 hours a year by the CCNL).
This estimate applies the +10% legal minimum. Your CCNL likely sets a higher rate — check the collective agreement for your sector for the exact figure.
Frequently asked questions
No. The EU Working Time Directive sets shared limits — an average 48-hour maximum week (including overtime), minimum daily and weekly rest, and paid leave — but it does not set overtime pay rates. Premiums are decided nationally, and in several countries by collective agreement rather than statute.
In Italy, overtime above 40 hours a week is paid at a statutory premium of 10%. Higher rates can apply for night, Sunday and public-holiday work. See the rules below for the exact figures.
Yes. In most EU countries a sector or company collective agreement can set overtime rates above the statutory minimum, or replace premium pay with compensatory time off. Always check the agreement that applies to your role.