Can I demand my payslip and 13th-month pay?
Yes: they're your rights. The employer must give you a payslip at each payment of pay, stating pay, deductions, contributions and accessory items. The 13th month (Christmas bonus) is an extra month's pay due to employees: it accrues month by month during the year and is generally paid in December. The 14th month (in June/July) isn't for everyone: it depends on the applicable collective agreement. On termination, you're still owed the accrued portions of the 13th and any 14th month, plus the TFR (severance) and untaken holidays. The payslip is proof of pay: keep it.
📋 The rules
- The employer must give the payslip at each payment
- The 13th month is due: accrues monthly, paid in December
- The 14th month depends on the collective agreement
- On termination, the accrued portions and the TFR are due
- The payslip proves pay, contributions and deductions
🔓 Exceptions
- Seasonal or part-time workers: 13th month in proportion to work done
- The 14th month is provided only by some collective agreements
- Severance pay (TFR): set aside and paid out at the end of employment
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Failure to provide the payslip or stating untrue data is sanctioned by the Labour Inspectorate. If you're not paid the 13th month or the sums due, you can complain and, if needed, act to recover what's owed (with interest), turning to a union, a patronato or the labour court. Pay generally lapses in 5 years, so don't wait too long. Always keep your payslips: they prove what you're owed and let you check contributions and deductions. Check that the contributions paid match what's stated.
📎 Official sources
- Normattiva · Law 4/1953 and rules on the pay statement →
- National Labour Inspectorate · Protections and oversight →
- INPS · Contributions and benefits →
❓ Frequently asked
Is the employer obliged to give me a payslip?
Yes. At each payment of pay the employer must give you a payslip, stating pay, contributions, deductions and accessory items. Failure to provide it or inserting untrue data is sanctioned by the Labour Inspectorate.
Is the 13th-month pay mandatory?
Yes, for employees the 13th month (Christmas bonus) is an extra month's pay that's due. It accrues month by month during the year and is generally paid in December. For part-time and seasonal workers it's due in proportion to the work actually done.
Am I also entitled to the 14th month?
It depends on the collective agreement applied to your employment. The 14th month (usually in June or July) is provided only by some agreements. Check your CCNL to know whether it's due and how it's calculated and paid.
What do I do if I'm not paid the 13th month?
You can complain in writing and, if you don't get paid, act to recover what's owed (with interest), turning to a union, a patronato or the labour court. Pay generally lapses in 5 years, so it's best not to wait too long.
Why keep the payslips?
The payslip is proof of the pay received and the deductions. It serves to check that contributions were paid, to calculate benefits like NASpI or the pension, and to enforce any unpaid sums. It's best to keep them over time.
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