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Did you know that… testimony given in court may have disciplinary relevance and, in the most serious cases, justify dismissal? 

The Italian Supreme Court, Labour Section, by order no. 25687 of 22 September 2026, addressed the issue of the disciplinary relevance of statements made by an employee in…

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Did you know that… repeated violations of company procedures may justify the dismissal of a store manager?

The Italian Supreme Court (Labour Section), in Order No. 25231 of 11 September 2026, upheld the lawfulness of the dismissal for just cause of a store manager who…

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Did you know that… an individual allowance that has remained unchanged for years may become non-absorbable?

In judgment no. 24475 of 5 August 2026, the Employment Section of the Italian Supreme Court confirmed that an individual allowance (i.e. “superminimo”), although normally subject to the…

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Did you know that… an employee’s natural incapacity does not prevent the time limit for challenging a dismissal from running?

In judgment no. 23486 of 18 July 2026, the Joint Chambers of the Italian Supreme Court (i.e. “Corte di Cassazione”) held that the natural incapacity of an employee…

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Did you know…? As of 7 June 2026, Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 is fully in force

As of 7 June 2026, Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 is fully in force. It also introduces into the Italian legal system a structured framework on pay transparency, with…

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Did you know that… the so-called “1 May Decree” introduces new measures concerning fair pay, employment incentives, and work performed through digital platforms? 

The Official Gazette has published Decree-Law No. 62 of 30 April 2026, entitled “Urgent Provisions on Fair Pay, Employment Incentives and the Fight Against Digital Labour Exploitation”, which…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT… the probationary period clause is null and void if the duties are described in generic terms? 

The Court of Milan, with judgment no. 683 of 3 April 2026, reaffirmed that a probationary clause (i.e. “patto di prova”) is valid only if it contains a specific indication of the duties subject to…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT… incompatibility between colleagues may justify the transfer of an employee? 

The Italian Supreme Court, with order no. 4198 of 25 February 2026, held that an employee’s transfer may be lawfully implemented also in the presence of a situation…

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Did you know that… an employee who executes a bank transfer following a phishing email may be dismissed and ordered to compensate the employer for the loss?

With order no. 43873 of 13 February 2026, the Italian Supreme Court - Labor Division - held that the dismissal for just cause of an employee working in…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT… the use of artificial intelligence may justify a dismissal for objective justified reason?

With Judgment No. 9135 of November 19, 2025, the Labour Section of the Court of Rome held that the dismissal for objective justified reason (i.e. “giustificato motivo oggettivo”,…

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