The evolution of domestic work between public policy and collective bargaining 

This paper forms part of the 2026 Family (Net) Work Report and provides an overview of the most recent developments affecting the domestic
work sector in Italy. The analysis focuses, first and foremost, on the evolution of the regulatory and institutional framework, examining the main legislative measures relevant to the sector, the most significant case-law trends and the initiatives promoted by public administrations and the relevant authorities. In this context, particular attention is paid both to measures that directly affect the regulation of domestic employment relationships and to initiatives linked to broader policies on care, dependency and support for families.