Security Decree: New Obligations and Opportunities for Businesses

New measures have been introduced to strengthen health and safety protections in the workplace.Decree-Law No. 159 of 31 October 2025 – known as the Security Decree – introduces more targeted inspections, financial incentives, and a strong push toward the digitalization of corporate processes related to prevention. These changes send a clear message: safety is no […]

Annual Assembly of the Young Entrepreneurs of Confindustria Varese

Our heartfelt thanks to President Pietro Conti, Vice President Andrea Marcora, Confindustria Varese, and all the companies for the open and generous dialogue that continues to drive growth across our territory. We were honored to take part in the Annual Assembly of Confindustria and in the “LATUAIDEADIMPRESA 2024-2025” award ceremony.The event was filled with tangible […]

Gender Pay Gap and Pay Transparency: Europe’s Turning Point

Allavelli Legal once again addresses the issue of equal pay between men and women – one of the most significant challenges in today’s European legal and social landscape. On November 5, 2025, Federico Allavelli and Sabrina La Gorga, both experts in Employment Law, will deliver a speech on this topic within the prestigious WIPS network. […]

Social Media and Dismissal: Employer Protection

The issue of dismissal for just cause arising from online conduct is becoming increasingly significant. In this context, company policies such as internal regulations and codes of ethics, where present play a crucial role. The use of platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook has transformed the ways in which employees and companies interact, introducing new disciplinary […]

Return (or Not!) from Holidays: Risks and Corporate Profiles

Returning from holidays is not only a matter of organization but also a delicate moment from a legal perspective. It is important for companies to adopt clear policies on holidays and returns. However, in cases of suspicious absences, it is essential to act promptly and in compliance with formal requirements. It may happen that an […]

Executives and Dismissal: The Constitutional Court Speaks

The Constitutional Court has provided key clarifications regarding the dismissal of executives, stemming from a case related to the Covid-19 emergency (Judgment No. 141 of July 31, 2025). The Court reaffirmed that while executives are excluded from the ban on individual dismissals for economic reasons, they remain subject to restrictions concerning collective dismissals. This decision […]

Legal Employer Branding: The Importance of a Transparent Approach to Compensation

With the introduction of Directive (EU) 2023/970, pay transparency has become a central issue in the European employment law landscape. However, beyond mere compliance with regulatory obligations, this new approach to compensation management also presents an opportunity to strengthen a company’s reputation as a reliable and fair employer. Pay transparency directly impacts how potential candidates […]

Small Businesses: (another) shake-up in the area of dismissals

The Constitutional Court, in ruling no. 118 of 2025, addressed an important issue for both workers and businesses, intervening on the topic of protections in cases of unlawful dismissals within small enterprises. With this decision, the Court declared unconstitutional the maximum compensation limit of six monthly salaries, which was previously applied when the employer had […]

Pay Transparency: How to Comply with the New Regulations Starting in 2026

Beginning in June 2026, companies will be required to comply with new legal obligations stemming from the transposition of EU Directive 2023/970. Businesses can no longer overlook the issue of pay equity. Aligning with these new rules is not just a matter of legal compliance, but a genuine opportunity to enhance corporate reputation and market […]

Pay Transparency: companies must be ready by June 2026

To combat the gender pay gap, the European Parliament approved the Pay Transparency Directive in 2023, which all Member States must implement by June 2026. Directive (EU) 2023/970, adopted on May 10, 2023, marks a significant step towards the full enforcement of the principle of equal pay for equal work and for work of equal […]