DID YOU KNOW THAT… an employer may lawfully deny vacation leave, even if the employee risks dismissal for exceeding the sick leave period?
With ruling no. 7615 of April 15, 2025, the Italian Supreme Court confirmed the legitimacy of the dismissal of an employee who had exceeded the maximum period of sick leave (i.e. “periodo di comporto” – the maximum duration of illness-related absence beyond which the employment relationship may be lawfully terminated), despite the employer’s earlier refusal ....
