by InTrieste
In the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a distinct set of labor market challenges has come to the forefront—namely, gender and generational gaps. The regional administration is now addressing these issues head-on, as shared by Alessia Rosolen, the regional councillor for Labor and Training, in a recent press conference held in Trieste, providing an overview of the labor policies slated for 2024.
Rosolen clarified that existing incentives will remain unchanged, with a strategic adjustment focusing on two new demographics. The spotlight now falls on young individuals, aged 18 to 35, experiencing at least four consecutive months of unemployment, and women facing a similar scenario.
“We’re not scrapping the existing incentives; we’re augmenting them,” emphasized Rosolen. The stipulation: for fixed-term contracts to be eligible for the regional contribution, they must now extend beyond a minimum of 12 months. A review of labor market data unveiled a concerning trend—average fixed-term contracts in Friuli Venezia Giulia hover around the 4-month mark, dipping even lower to 2 months, disproportionately impacting the younger workforce and women. The unveiled reforms aim to mitigate the slide from flexibility to precarity, a shift with evident consequences on personal lives, family dynamics, demographics, and the overall efficacy of short-term professional engagements.
Digging into the specifics, the updated regulations, effective this month, offer a baseline incentive of 2,500 euros for fixed-term hires, extending support to those aged 60 and above facing at least four months of unemployment. Additionally, single-parent households with at least one minor child can supplement their incentive by an extra 2,500 euros. On the flip side, indefinite-term hires, considered the gold standard for job stability, now come with a 5,000-euro incentive. This is open to women experiencing a four-month unemployment spell, individuals on a 12-month hiatus, those idle for six months who’ve activated the Gol program, and young adults aged 18 to 35 undergoing a four-month job-search hiatus.
Adding a layer of complexity, all these categories can accumulate perks. Picture this: an extra 2,000 euros if the hire is a woman with a child under 5, another 2,000 euros dovetailing on the company’s welfare measure for a woman with a toddler, and a substantial 2,500 euros for single parents with a minor child. Wrapping up this comprehensive package, a fifth category takes the stage—those at risk of unemployment can now secure a hiring incentive of 7,000 euros, complemented by identical bonuses to sweeten the deal.
