Insights

As regards the employment targeted at the disabled, Legislative Decree No. 151/2015 has introduced some new developments on the so-called ‘reserve quota’, partial exemptions, mandatory hiring procedures, automatic compensation for public employers and implementation of the so-called ‘Targeted employment database‘. Therefore, in order to enable the adjustment of the IT systems and ensure a full ....

By replying to questioning No. 7/2016 raised by Confindustria, the Ministry of Labour provides clarification on the right to priority and on contributory exemption. In particular, the Ministry of Labour was requested whether the employer may benefit from the contributory exemption under article 1, paragraph 118, of Law No. 190/2014, for the purposes of hiring ....

With its judgment No. 2734 of 11 February 2016, the Court of Cassation has ruled on whether the 60 day time limit applies to labour supply contracts. This is a much-discussed issue, following the introduction of article 32 of Law No. 183/2010 (the so-called ‘Collegato Lavoro‘), both by law scholars and by case law. Even ....

With its judgments No. 1856 of 1 February 2016 and No. 1974 of 2 February 2016, the Court of Cassation has ruled on the existing distinction between agents and business procurers. In particular, the Court of Cassation has stated that the distinguishing features of an agency agreement are the continuity and stability of the activity ....

With its judgment No. 1350 of 26 January 2016, the Court of Cassation has held that a disciplinary sanction inflicted on an employee who, upon industrial unrest, had refused to substitute an absent colleague within a time frame outside normal working hours, regardless of an express obligation included in the trade-union agreement, is lawful. The ....