Mandatory Notification of Distacco

Comply with the EU Posted Workers Directive: notify before work begins in Italy

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Pre-Notification

Notification must be submitted before the worker starts in Italy.

Online Portal

Submission via the Italian Ministry of Labor portal (Lavoratori Distaccati).

Penalties

Late or missing notification can result in fines and labor sanctions.

Under the EU Posted Workers Directive (96/71/EC, as amended) and Italian implementing legislation (D.Lgs. 136/2016), employers posting workers to Italy must notify the Italian authorities before work begins. The notification is submitted electronically through the Ministry of Labor's "Lavoratori Distaccati" portal. It must include information on the sending employer, the host entity in Italy, the worker(s), the nature and duration of the work, and the applicable terms and conditions of employment.

Failure to notify or late notification can lead to administrative fines and may affect the validity of the posting. The notification must also be updated if there are material changes (e.g. extension of duration, change of work site). We help you prepare the notification, gather the required data, and submit it within the correct timeframe. We also advise on the designation of a referent in Italian territory, which is mandatory for non-EU employers posting to Italy.

What We Cover

Key elements of distacco notification

Timing

Notification before work begins; updates for changes.

Employer & Host Data

Sending employer, host entity, and work site details.

Worker Information

Worker identity, role, duration, and applicable terms.

Referent Designation

Mandatory referent in Italy for non-EU employers.

Supporting Documents

A1 certificate, contract, and other required attachments.

Amendments

Updates when duration, site, or conditions change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about distacco notification

When must the notification be submitted?

Before the worker begins work in Italy. Late notification can result in fines. We recommend submitting as soon as the posting is confirmed.

Who must designate a referent in Italy?

Non-EU employers posting workers to Italy must designate a physical person or legal entity in Italian territory as a referent. EU employers may also need to do so depending on the situation.

What happens if we don't notify?

Failure to notify can lead to administrative sanctions, fines, and potential issues during labor inspections. The posting may be considered non-compliant.

Do we need to notify for very short postings?

The directive applies to posted workers regardless of duration. Even short postings require notification. We help you determine applicability and comply.

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