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Domestic work in Italy: guides for employers (INPS, contracts, payslips)

These pages are written for foreign employers who live in Italy (or manage a household here) and want clear, practical guidance about domestic work: hiring, contracts, INPS contributions, payslips, working hours and rest time.

Our approach
No confusion, no “internet rumours”, no shortcuts. We publish guides that aim to be clear and correct, with a practical mindset: the old-fashioned way that helps you avoid problems later.

Start here
If you are hiring a housekeeper, caregiver or babysitter in Italy, start with the essentials: contract setup, minimum wages, INPS contributions, payslips, rest time and final settlement.

Available guides

Main topics

Hiring a domestic worker in Italy: the essentials (2026) A practical starting point: roles, live-in vs live-out, contract basics, INPS contributions, payslips, working time and rest time. Employer guide
INPS contributions for domestic workers: how payments work (2026) pagoPA payments, employer responsibilities, and what changes from 2026 (digital communication). INPS · pagoPA
Live-in caregiver in Italy: working hours, rest days, and personal time Working time vs rest time, days off, sleeping outside, and what is fair to expect in a live-in arrangement. Live-in · Rest time
Minimum wages 2026: we publish official figures only (no guesses) No projections, no rumours. We publish only official figures and update tables automatically when available. Minimum wages · Official sources
Paid leave, sick leave and TFR: the essentials for domestic work employers (Italy) Technical but clear guide: how paid leave, sick leave, and severance pay (TFR) work for domestic workers in Italy. Leave · Sick leave · TFR
How to end a domestic work contract in Italy: resignation, dismissal, notice and final settlement Technical guide: notice (or indemnity), final payslip, unused leave, TFR, and documentation for employers. Termination · Notice · TFR
Live-in vs live-out caregiver in Italy: costs, organisation, and what to choose A technical but clear comparison: coverage, privacy, planning, and common mistakes when choosing the right model. Live-in · Live-out · Choosing
How to pay wages correctly in Italy: payslip, receipts and proof of payment Technical but clear: payslips, bank transfer vs cash, receipts, and the best documentation habits to prevent disputes. Payslip · Proof · Payments
INPS contributions for domestic work in Italy: deadlines, payment methods, and what happens if you pay late Technical but clear: how INPS contributions work, pagoPA payment, how to check amounts, and what to do if you pay late. INPS · Contributions · Deadlines

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More guides will be added in the coming days. If you have a specific question, you can browse the Italian blog as well (many topics are covered there).