To ensure an income to workers in the building sector who are either laid off or are working reduced hours because of seasonal bad weather conditions or for reasons not attributable to the employer or worker.
- "anti-mafia" measures adopted by judicial authorities.
In order to be able to benefit from wage compensation, the workers concerned must show proof of payment of 6 monthly contributions or 26 weekly contributions during the two years preceding the start of the allowance in question.
Wage compensation is allocated during a period of no longer than 3 months for each project.
Any quarterly extensions are granted by the Ministry of Labour based on proposals from the Minis-ter of Public Works, after consultation with the social partners and a survey by the CIPI (Comitato Interministeriale per il Coordinamento della Politica Industriale - Interministerial Industrial Policy Committee) on the reasons for and the length of the interruption.
The period of the contribution may not exceed a quarter of that of the work required to complete the project as determined in the clauses of the contract.
A company which could have foreseen the interruption or suspension of work must pay the INPS, including indexation and interest, the sums the latter paid out for wage compensation.
The amount of the contributions for wage compensation may not exceed a maximum set by law. Nevertheless, in the case of seasonal bad weather, it amounts to 80% of the gross payment.
3.2.3.4. Financial resources
The contribution owed by companies in the building sector for the CIG amounts to 5.20% for those of an industrial or craft nature and 3.70% for those involved in quarry work.
The additional contribution in the building sector is 5%.
3.2.3.5. Institutional support
To claim compensation under the scheme, the employer has to apply to the provincial INPS office, specifying the reasons for lay-off or for reduced working hours as well as their presumed duration, the number of workers concerned and the actual hours they worked during specified periods.
The employer has to note the wage compensation paid to each employee in his/her paybook and equivalent documents.
The amount of the wage compensation is determined by a provincial commission, appointed by decree of the director of the regional labour office, and composed of representatives from INPS, the labour inspectorate and the social partners.
3.2.3.6. Duration
The provisions are applicable for an unlimited period.
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