Bonus assunzioni giovani, donne e ZES: domande INPS al via, cosa cambia anche in Sicilia

This job posting outlines government incentives for private employers in Italy who hire under specific conditions, including locations within the Southern Italy Special Economic Zone (ZES), which includes Sicily. These incentives are not direct payments to employees but rather social security contribution exemptions for employers.

About the Incentives

Employers can access partial or total exemptions from social security contributions when hiring eligible workers under permanent contracts. The incentives target young people, women, and long-term unemployed individuals in disadvantaged areas, including Sicily.

Eligibility and Benefits

• Young Workers Under 35
  • 100% exemption from employer social security contributions.
  • Monthly cap: €500 (€650 for hires in ZES regions, including Sicily).
  • Duration varies based on worker category and disadvantage conditions.
• Women Workers
  • 100% exemption from employer social security contributions (excluding INAIL premiums).
  • Duration: up to 24 months.
  • Monthly cap: €650 (€800 for hires in ZES regions if additional requirements are met).
• ZES Hiring Incentive (Southern Italy)
  • For non-managerial hires in ZES regions, including Sicily.
  • Eligible workers: aged 35+ and unemployed for at least 24 months.
  • 100% exemption from employer social security contributions.
  • Monthly cap: €650 per worker.

Employer Requirements

• Applications must be submitted by private employers or their representatives via the INPS Agevolazioni Portal.
• Employers must meet INPS conditions, including:
  • Contributory regularity (DURC compliance).
  • Adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
  • Net employment increase where required.
• Excluded employment types: public administration, domestic work, and apprenticeship contracts.

Relevance to Sicily

Sicily is included in the ZES unica del Mezzogiorno, making local employers eligible for higher contribution exemptions when hiring eligible workers. This initiative aims to boost stable employment in the region, particularly for young people, women, and the long-term unemployed.