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In a context where technology is advancing rapidly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the global work landscape, driving profound changes and opening up horizons that were previously unimaginable.   The law is therefore called, once again, to regulate new scenarios that do not conform to traditional legal paradigms. The first step in this direction comes from ....

Italian Decree-Law no. 19 of 2 March 2024 (‘DL PNRR-bis’), in force from that date, introduced important changes to the employment sector, particularly regarding contracting-out and employment agency entities. The most important changes are summarised below: Contracting-out thresholds: contractors and subcontractors must pay personnel employed under the contract overall remuneration that is not lower than ....

By Order no. 1476 of 15 January 2024, the Italian Court of Cassation has once again ruled on the seriousness of the facts alleged against an employee as the reason underlying the dismissal for just cause under Article 2119 of the Italian Civil Code. At the end of the three instances of proceedings, the Italian ....

On Wednesday 13 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the draft text of the so-called “AI Act”, the first Regulation on artificial intelligence. The Regulation establishes obligations in relation to the use of AI on the basis of possible risks and level of impact with the aim of protecting individuals’ fundamental rights, democracy and environmental sustainability ....

Who has the power to dismiss the employee in the case of an outsourcing contract? The issue, which at first glance may appear technical, has widespread application in Italy, where the use of outsourcing (or sub-contracting) is frequent. In particular, companies have to keep on top of both developments in the regulations as well as ....