Work permit quota set for 2023

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The Italian government has published its annual quota for workers from outside the European Economic Area.

Key Points:

• As of Jan. 1, authorities increased the quota of work authorizations to 82,705 for non-EU nationals, including:
  • 44,000 authorizations for seasonal workers in the agricultural and tourism-hotel sectors.
  • 31,205 authorizations for local hires of certain nationalities in specific industries.
  • 7,000 authorizations for changes of status.
  • 500 authorizations for self-employed workers.

Additional Information: Each year, the Italian government issues a decree that defines the number of quota-subject non-EEA workers who can be admitted to be employed locally by Italian companies. 

BAL Analysis: Employers are reminded that exemptions exist for a number of worker categories. Companies are encouraged to take note of the quota and any relevant exemptions and plan their international recruiting and hiring programs accordingly.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.