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Companies that have not sought additional subsidised government benefits under the “wage integration” scheme may take advantage of an exemption from the payment of social security contributions for a maximum period of 8 weeks …

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The Ministry of Labour continues to sidestep the issue of ongoing obligations to hire disabled staff to meet quotas during the health crisis …

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The Labour Inspectorate (INL) has issued a guidance note (Number 1050) on the definition of night work …

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Because of the health crisis, enactment of the 2020 annual quota by decree for non-EEA/Swiss foreign workers was not published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale until October 2020 …

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The Italian bank UniCredit has just signed a joint declaration with its European Works Council (EWC) on remote work …

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Until 31st January 2021, face masks must be worn by adults in all indoor and outdoor spaces – except in a motor vehicle, on scooter or on bike, or in any other place where there is no danger of meeting other people, or where disabilities exist that are incompatible with the use of face masks …

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When an employee who is absent from work due to ill health seeks to change their sick leave to vacation leave, their employer must recognise a recent change to the Italian Civil Code …

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Is it possible for a company to fire an employee who has been found to be smoking on company premises contrary to company policy? According to the Supreme Court (Case 12841/2020), the decision of an employer to dismiss an employee for smoking in an area where smoking could endanger the lives of colleagues was not justified as it was contrary to sanctions agreed in a collective agreement …

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Circular 38 issued by the Ministry of Labour has sought to identify “fragile workers” who will only be permitted to undertake suitable tasks …

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The Council of Ministers has come to an agreement concerning a ban on dismissals this Autumn …

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A decree (the “New DPCM”) has extended until 7th October 2020 the restrictions on social distancing and the wearing of face masks in open squares and many other outdoor areas between 6 pm and 6 am …

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Although the offence of “mobbing” (bullying) was first tackled and defined by the Italian courts over 20 years ago, it has never been regarded as an offence that could be readily proven …

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A 15,000 quota has been established for those coming to Italy from non EEA/Swiss states during the period from 2020 to 2022 for the purpose of attending training courses (run by certified training institutions) or serving apprentices …

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The “Superticket” charged by regional authorities for specialist medical visits and laboratory tests has now been abolished …

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Although it is unlawful to dismiss an employee by way of retaliation for an otherwise legitimate act, such as asking for a pay rise (art …

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