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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 recent judgment no. 2385 of 5 June 2025, reiterated that a claim challenging a dismissal, where the ineffectiveness of the measure is alleged on the grounds that ....
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 spoken about, yet strongly felt: romantic relationships in the workplace. This is anything but an easy matter to address, as it touches on sensitive aspects of employment ....
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, performance evaluation, or task allocation. However, this promise comes with significant risks. Precisely because of their potential impact on fundamental rights, AI systems used in the workplace ....
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 for companies, allowing them to identify unlawful conduct by their employees, such as the improper use of leave under Law 104/92. However, it is essential to strike ....
Parità di genere nel settore moda: tra inclusività, obblighi normativi e pratiche virtuose Il settore della moda si trova oggi a confrontarsi con principi come l’inclusività e la parità di genere. Principi che non devono intendersi applicabili solo alle scelte creative o comunicative proprie del settore ma ad obblighi etici e normativi che prevedono il ....
“The use of biometric data in the workplace is permitted only if explicitly provided by specific legal provisions that protect employees’ rights. Such processing must serve a public interest and meet the criteria of necessity and proportionality with respect to the pursued objective”. This was reaffirmed by the Italian Data Protection Authority (i.e. “Garante Privacy”) ....
In its Order No. 16358 of June 17, 2025, the Italian Supreme Court addressed the topic of dismissal for just cause, clarifying the distribution of the burden of proof and the appropriate approach that courts must adopt when the dismissal is based on multiple charges. The case The case involved a disciplinary dismissal imposed by ....
With Order No. 42802 of December 20, 2023, the Italian Supreme Court – Labour Section – clarified that the employee’s right to abstain from work on midweek holidays, although recognized under Italian law, is neither absolute nor non-negotiable, and can validly be regulated by collective bargaining agreements. In the case at hand, some employees engaged ....
