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On January 16, 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (i.e. “Garante per la protezione dei dati personali”) issued a decision, publicly disclosed through its institutional newsletter on March 21, 2025, imposing a fine of €50,000 on a transport company for unlawfully monitoring approximately 50 employees using a GPS system installed in company vehicles. The Authority ....

In its ruling of March 3, 2025, the Court of Appeal of Naples stated that meal vouchers should not be included in the calculation of holiday pay, as they are not considered part of employee’s regular salary. The case Several employees brought a claim before the Court of Naples, requesting the judge to order the ....

EU Directive 970/2023 requires companies to adopt concrete measures to guarantee equal pay between men and women, setting strict requirements for pay transparency and protection against salary discrimination. But what does this mean for companies and workers in practice? One of the key novelties concerns the obligation for candidates to receive, before being hired, clear ....

Exceeding the sick leave period represents a delicate balance between employee rights and business needs. Over the years, case law has provided important guidance on the matter. What checks must the employer carry out, and what are the employee’s responsibilities? The issue of exceeding the sick leave period is a key aspect of human resource ....

In recent years, the activity of influencers has become increasingly widespread and relevant, favoured by the rise and growing popularity of social networks. This phenomenon has profoundly transformed the dynamics of digital communication, influencing marketing, business strategies and consumer habits but, from a regulatory point of view, the legislator has never intervened to regulate their ....