Dismissal for just cause due to behaviour outside the workplace
The Supreme Court of Italy, in its ruling 31866/2024, clarified the limits of dismissal for just cause concerning conduct that occurs outside the workplace. The case The case…
Legislation
The “Salva Infrazioni” decree is in force – Main changes in the regulation of fixed-term contracts in the private sector
On 16 September was published in the Official Gazette the Decree-Law no. 131/2024 (i.e. “Decreto Salva Infrazioni”) - in force since 17 September - which also intervened on…
Minutes of failed conciliation may contain formal notice of dismissal
By order no. 10734 of 22 April 2024, the Italian Court of Cassation ruled that, in the event of a failed conciliation attempt, as required under Article 7…
Italian Court of Cassation: worker who resigns not entitled to compensation in lieu of notice
In its recent Order no. 6782 of 14 March 2024, the Italian Court of Cassation affirmed the following principle of law: “in the case of a permanent employment…
AI Act: European Parliament approves Europe’s first law on artificial intelligence
On Wednesday 13 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the draft text of the so-called “AI Act”, the first Regulation on artificial intelligence. The Regulation establishes obligations in relation…
The Court of Ravenna refers dismissal of disabled person for exceeding the protected period to the European Court of Justice
With its order of 4 January 2024, the Court of Ravenna referred to the European Court of Justice the judgment of the Italian legislation on the calculation of…
No benefits for “impatriates” coming from other group companies
The draft Italian Legislative Decree on international taxation (implementing Italian Law of 9 August 2023, no. 111, containing “Delegation to the Government for the revision of the tax…
Italian Data Protection Authority: employee has right to access data collected through GPS system installed by employer
With Ruling of 14 September 2023, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, ‘DPA’) found that the processing of data carried out by…
Dismissal for objective reason of worker who refused full time work: burden of proof for lawfulness of dismissal
In order no. 29337 of 23 October 2023, the Italian Court of Cassation ruled that dismissal for objective reason in the event of refusal to work part time…
Self-certification for admission of foreign workers
Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers (‘Decree’) of 6 July 2023 set out the guidelines for planning entry flows of foreign workers for the…