Supply Contracts Exceeding 24 Months: Legal Implications for Employers

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Big Companies and Severance Pay (TFR): Mandatory Contributions

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 […]

The International Equal Pay Day

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]