A first attempted collective bargaining agreement for Riders

In reference to the so called  Riders – a hot topic that has heated up recent public debates after a few case law rulings and the “exchange” of opinions between the government and several companies operating in the delivery service sector – employers organisations Confetra, Fedit, Confartigianato Trasporti, Cna Fita, Casartigiani, Claai and workers’ unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, and Uiltrasporti signed an agreement on 18 July 2018. According to said agreement, workers’ who would accept goods for delivery via bicycles, motorbikes and scooters (Riders) will be covered by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Shipping. More specifically, Riders will fall under professional category C related to the regulations governing travelling personnel to whom travel allowance is not due. These workers are assigned a specific remuneration parameter and a work hour limit of 39 hours, distributed over a maximum of 6 days in a week and with outstanding balances over a period of 4 weeks. In any case, the overall work hours cannot exceed 48 hours, including overtime and a flexible week is established for weekly rest. In addition, it was resolved that personal protection equipment such as helmets and vests, be provided by the companies and that Riders be eligible for all the insurance and social security coverage established by the law and by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement regulates also part-time work and internships and establishes second level negotiation.