Domestic work by the rules

Who the employer is

Pulity puts people in touch and takes no part in the agreement: it hires nobody, pays nobody and pays no contributions. If someone works in your home, the work relationship is between you and them.

The most common ways are three: a domestic work contract, occasional work with the "Libretto Famiglia", or a company or self-employed person with a VAT number who invoices you.

The domestic work contract

It is the way for who comes regularly, even a few hours a week. The household tells INPS of the hiring, pays the wage and pays the contributions, which depend on the hours worked.

Minimum pay, levels, holidays, thirteenth month and sick leave are set by the national collective agreement for domestic work. The amounts change every year: check those in force.

Occasional work

For small occasional jobs there is the "Libretto Famiglia" of INPS: the household buys payment vouchers that include contributions and insurance.

It has yearly limits of pay and of hours, for who works and for who pays. You find them up to date on the site of INPS.

Companies and the self-employed

A cleaning company, or a self-employed person with a VAT number, gives you a quote and an invoice: contract and contributions are theirs to deal with.

Always ask whether they are insured for damages and who the people who will come are.

Where to find out more

INPS, sections "Lavoro domestico" and "Libretto Famiglia": www.inps.it

Ministry of Labour and Social Policies: www.lavoro.gov.it

A "patronato", a CAF or a labour consultant can follow the paperwork for you.

This page is general guidance and replaces neither the official sources nor the advice of a professional.