ABSTRACT

The regulation on telework in Spain and Italy is summarily examined, in particular the novel concept in Italy called “agile work”, contained in Law 81/2017. A comparison is made of the purpose and legally defined concept in each of the legislations, the formal requirements of a telework agreement, and the rights and responsibilities that make up their legal regime. Following the comparison, the regulations in each country are critically analysed, ending with some conclusions applicable to the regulation of telework in general and the need for an “update” of existing regulations.