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On 31 December 2024, the Correttivo Decree (Legislative Decree no. 209/2024) to the Code of Public Contracts referred to in Legislative Decree 36/2023 was published in the Official Gazette. This decree aims to rationalise and simplify the code discipline, improving its homogeneity, clarity and adequacy, in order to facilitate the relaunch of public investments also ....

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 practice.  The role of Investigative Agencies Employers may use private investigators to check potential employee misconduct, such as unapproved absences or misuse of leave. However, these investigations must ....

AI in companies entails risks related to data security and the protection of know-how. Organizations need appropriate policies to ensure ethical and compliant use. If an employee uses artificial intelligence systems – often generative – to carry out his or her work activities, he or she may, more or less consciously, share company know-how and ....

During our last Team Meeting, among various topics, we presented a report on the latest EU Directive on gender pay equality. Italian Legislation on Pay Equality “Female workers have the same rights and, for equal work, the same pay as male workers.” Legislative Decree No. 198/2006 (as amended by Law No. 162/2021) – Equal Opportunities ....

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 ....