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Executives: the right to annual paid leave is non-waivable (Il Sole 24 Ore – Norme & Tributi Plus Lavoro, 14 gennaio 2026 – Vittorio De Luca e Alesia Hima)

Failure to take annual leave cannot be attributed to executives solely on the basis of their organizational autonomy Even with regard to executives, the right to annual paid…

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GPS monitoring of company vehicles: dismissal is lawful if the monitoring serves defensive purposes (Norme & Tributi Plus Diritto de Il Sole 24 Ore, 23 December 2025 – Martina De Angeli e Alesia Hima)

The use of geolocation tools may be considered lawful when the monitoring is targeted, proportionate, and aimed at verifying unlawful conduct.With judgment no. 30821 of 24 November 2025,…

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Distinction between transport contracts and service contracts: the primacy of substance over form reaffirmed (Norme & Tributi Plus Diritto, Il Sole 24 Ore, 25 November 2025 – Alessandro Ferrari and Alesia Hima)

The Court strengthens the interpretative approach aimed at ensuring greater protection for workers employed in outsourcing arrangements. The Court of Cassation returns to the distinction between transport contracts…

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Dismissal is legitimate if employer monitoring complies with company policies drawn up in accordance with the law (Norme & Tributi Plus Diritto de Il Sole 24 Ore, 11 November 2025 – Martina De Angeli, Alesia Hima)

In judgment no. 28365 of 27 October 2025, the Court of Cassation, Labour Section, upheld the legitimacy of the disciplinary dismissal imposed on an employee for the unlawful…

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Abuse of Parental Leave and Dismissal for Just Cause: The Court of Cassation Reaffirms the Limits of the Employee’s Prerogative Right (Agenda Digitale, 29 September 2025 – Alessandra Zilla, Alesia Hima)

The Supreme Court Upholds the Dismissal for Just Cause of an Employee Who Used Parental Leave to Work at His Wife’s Seaside Resort Instead of Caring for His…

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Artificial Intelligence in the workplace: Guidelines for HR and managers on the use of AI Systems in employment contexts (Econopoly of Il Sole 24 Ore, 27 August 2025 – Martina De Angeli, Alesia Hima)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a concrete component of business processes, increasingly applied in Human Resources management. Algorithms promise efficiency and impartiality in complex tasks such as recruiting,…

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Law 104 leave and company checks: when is it lawful to resort to private investigation agencies? (Il Sole 24 Ore, 26 August 2025 – Vittorio De Luca, Alesia Hima)

Checks must always be carried out in full compliance with the employee’s privacy and dignity. The use of private investigation agencies can be a potentially very effective tool…

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Accounting irregularities justify dismissal for just cause, even if involving small amounts (Norme & Tributi Diritto of Il Sole 24 Ore, 13 June 2025 – Alessandra Zilla and Alesia Hima)

In its judgment No. 19985 of 7 May 2025, the Italian Supreme Court (i.e. “Corte di Cassazione”) upheld the legitimacy of a dismissal for just cause issued to…

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Employee surveillance: a practical guide for employers (Agenda Digitale – 14 April 2025, Martina De Angeli, Alesia Hima)

Managing employee surveillance is a sensitive issue, especially with the rise of new technologies. Recent rulings from Italy’s Court of Cassation have clarified the legal boundaries surrounding this…

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Italian Law 104/1992: Proper use of paid leave for assisting disabled family members (Il Sole 24 Ore, 7 February 2025 – Vittorio De Luca, Alesia Hima)

Italian Law 104/1992 grants employees paid leave to assist family members with disabilities, with the cost covered by INPS (the National Institute for Social Security). However, misuse of…

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