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De Luca & Partners managing partner Vittorio De Luca, discusses the legislative measures that introduced the ban, initially generalised and later sectorial, of dismissals for economic reasons. The government has reached an agreement with the social partners on the dismissal prohibition, what is your take on it? “The agreement includes a “commitment” to use all existing ....

In a ruling dated 8 July 2021, the Court of Trento, upheld a disciplinary dismissal (for just cause) imposed on a teacher who repeatedly refused to wear a protective mask while working at school. In this case, the teacher, employed by the Autonomous Province of Trento, refused to comply with an order issued by the ....

The Court of Justice of the European Union looked at the delicate issue of using religious symbols in the workplace under a ruling published on 15 July 2021, in Joined Cases C-804/18 and C-341/19. According to the Court, the prohibition of wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the ....

The Court of Cassation, in ruling no. 20560 published on 19 July 2021 confirmed the facts subject of a plea bargain in a criminal case must be established (with the effect of res judicata) to any pending civil proceedings concerning the same findings. The Supreme Court’s ruling stems from the lawful dismissal for misconduct by ....

In an internal letter of the director general sent by e-mail to the directors of the system’s local and sectoral associations, Confindustria expressed its favourable opinion on the Covid-19 green certificate (better known as green pass) to access workplaces. According to the position taken by Confindustria, the presentation of the green certificate should be part ....