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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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Salaries: transparency among colleagues becomes mandatory — for equal roles, comparisons between pay slips are now allowed (Corriere Della Sera – Vittorio De Luca, 13 January 2026)

Transposition of the directive by 6 June. Europe says no to the Netherlands, which had requested a postponement. Talks between social partners and the Ministry of Labour Italy…

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Lawful dismissal for an employee who misappropriates company products (Camera di Commercio Italo-Francese – Vittorio De Luca, Silvia Zulato)

With judgment no. 4087 of 4 November 2025, the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation – Labour Section – confirmed the legitimacy of a dismissal for just cause imposed…

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The limits to an employee’s right to criticize (Modulo 24 Contenzioso Lavoro – Vittorio De Luca, Alessandra Zilla)

Summary Regulatory framework of the employee’s right to criticize Case law limitations on the right to criticize Consequences of exceeding these limits: disciplinary aspects The right to criticize…

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Dismissal upheld for an employee who engaged in sporting activities incompatible with their physical limitations (Italo-French Chamber of Commerce – Vittorio De Luca, Silvia Zulato)

In judgment no. 28367 of 27 October 2025, the Court of Cassation – Labour Section – upheld the legitimacy of the summary dismissal imposed on an employee who,…

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The Italian Court of Cassation reaffirms the obligation to include all ordinary components of remuneration in holiday pay (Camera di Commercio Italo-Francese – Vittorio De Luca, Silvia Zulato)

With Order No. 27253 of October 12, 2025, the Italian Court of Cassation (Labour Section) reaffirmed that the remuneration to be paid to employees during their holiday period…

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Dismissal is legitimate when parental leave is used for purposes unrelated to the care of the child (Camera di Commercio Italo-Francese – Vittorio De Luca, Silvia Zulato)

By order no. 24922 of 9 September 2025, the Italian Court of Cassation once again addressed the sensitive issue of the abuse of parental leave, as provided for…

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Oral dismissal: the central role of proving the employer’s intention to terminate (Modulo 24 Contenzioso Lavoro, 8 September 2025 – Vittorio De Luca, Alessandra Zilla)

In the absence of proof of the employer’s intention to terminate, a claim of ineffectiveness of an oral dismissal must be rejected The Court of Catania, in its…

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Workplace relationships in the workplace: between personal freedom and professional responsibility (The Platform, 10 September 2025 – Vittorio De Luca, Silvia Zulato)

Reflections in light of current events on workplace relationships At a time when companies promote workplace well-being, diversity, and work-life balance, one issue often remains in the background—rarely…

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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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