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INPS, with note n. 175/2013, provided for the employment bonuses for unemployed workers. The employer who hires with an open term contract unemployed employees who are benefiting of the Social Insurance for Employment (so called “Aspi”), is entitled to 50% of Aspi that would still be granted to the abovementioned employees.

In case of injury at work, according to art. 299 of the Legislative Decree 81/2008, the position of guarantee assigned to the employer is taken by the one who concretely executes the juridical powers of the employer.

Court of Cassation, with sentence no. 28311/2013, stated that the difference in assessing the professional skills of the employee by the employer must not come to the denial of an economic incentive without a suitable justification.

The Ministry of Labour, with note no. 16522 of 12 December 2013, provided briefings on online procedures for the communications by employers who have to hire employees with disabilities.

Court of Cassation, with sentence no. 26398 of November 26, 2013, stated that the company who allows employee to skip rest shifts is not obliged to refund the biological damage if this was not proved.