Complete guide to work in Italy: resignation, unemployment benefit, leave and rights
Resigning, claiming unemployment benefit, contesting unfair dismissal or understanding your payslip: work-related procedures require attention to detail. This section brings together guides to help you know and protect your rights as a worker in Italy.
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NASpI unemployment benefit application
How to apply for the unemployment benefit after losing your job.
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Old-age pension
How to apply for the INPS old-age pension: requirements, calculation, online application.
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Voluntary resignation
How to resign correctly using the mandatory telematic procedure on cliclavoro.gov.it.
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INPS sickness benefit: salary calculation, deadlines, certificate
Guide: how sickness benefit works, how much you get, timelines.
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Resignation and unemployment benefit: procedure, severance, benefits (2026)
Complete guide: how to resign online, NASPI (unemployment), severance calculation, timeline.
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Appeal unfair dismissal: what to do within 180 days
Guide: how to appeal within 180 days, which court, legal costs.
Frequently asked questions
How do you resign in Italy?
Resignations must be submitted via the Ministry of Labour's online portal (cliclavoro.gov.it) with SPID. They must be submitted within the notice period required by the collective agreement.
How much is NASPI?
NASPI is 75% of average monthly pay if this does not exceed €1,428, plus 25% of the excess. It reduces by 3% each month from the fifth month.
What is TFR?
TFR (severance pay) is an amount set aside each year equal to approximately 1/13.5 of annual pay. It is paid at the end of the employment relationship, for any reason.