Alongside criminal law measures, the fight against gender-based violence also involves employment-related protections, which are essential in supporting victims on a path toward safety and autonomy. The legislature has progressively acknowledged that violence has a direct impact on a woman’s professional life, making it necessary to establish a system of safeguards that allows personal security […]
The temporary agency work contract is a specific form of employment relationship characterized by a triangular structure involving three parties: The employment agency The user company The temporary agency worker In Italy, this type of contract is governed by Legislative Decree No. 81/2015, which replaced the previous framework set out in Legislative Decree No. 276/2003 […]
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 […]
The Court of Cassation has brought back into focus the obligation of transferring Severance Pay (TFR) contributions to the INPS Treasury Fund, a requirement that applies to big companies with more than fifty employees (interlocutory ruling no. 25175 of September 14, 2025). In these companies, the portion of TFR not allocated to supplementary pension schemes […]
September 18 marks the International Equal Pay Day, an important occasion to reflect on the persistent wage disparities between men and women. On average, the gender pay gap in Europe stands at 12%, but the situation in Italy is even more critical. The daily wage gap reaches 28%, while on an annual basis it rises […]
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 […]
In the workplace, mutual respect and appropriate conduct among colleagues are not merely desirable values they are legal obligations. Even a single instance of verbal harassment, particularly when directed at a colleague or another employee, may be sufficient grounds for the employer to impose serious disciplinary measures, including suspension from duty. The protection of an […]
The Italian Health Ministry, in agreement with the Social Representatives, has clarified the procedures for the return of employees who have contracted Covid-19 (circular no. 15127 of 12 April 2021). The management procedure changes according to the seriousness of the symptoms manifested by the worker during the disease. Generally, it is always necessary the negative […]