On 20 June 2017, the C.C.N.L. for the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery sectors was signed. The C.C.N.L. that will be valid until 30 June 2020, introduces several new elements. First of all, the contractual minimums have been increased effective from June 2017 and for subsequent years they will be adjusted on the basis of the inflation recorded by the harmonized price index at the European level. From the economic point of view, a provision was applied for the payment of a gross lump sum of EUR 80 to be added to the remuneration of the month of October 2017. In addition, effective from 1 January 2018, the companies shall implement flexible benefit plans for a maximum cost of EUR 100.00. This amount, effective from 1 June 2019 shall be increased to EUR 150.00 and from 1 June 2020 to EUR 200.00. Moreover, the C.C.N.L. establishes, regarding the Supplementary social security fund “Cometa”, the increase in the contribution to be paid by the company and, regarding the Integrated Health Fund “métaSalute”, the extension of the health coverage to all workers and their dependants with a total contribution of the company in the amount of EUR 156.00 per year.
