La Corte di Cassazione ha stabilito che il verbale del medico fiscale fa piena prova solo dei fatti direttamente constatati, non delle interpretazioni. Le diciture come "sconosciuto/irreperibile" possono...

The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled on a critical employment law matter concerning the termination of collective bargaining agreements. The decision addresses whether individual employers can unilaterally withdraw from collective agreements before their expiry date, and establishes important precedents regarding workers' rights to compensation when such terminations are deemed unlawful.

L'INPS chiarisce le nuove regole per le assunzioni a tempo determinato in sostituzione di lavoratori in congedo parentale, introducendo la possibilità di prolungare i contratti oltre il rientro del sostituito. I datori di lavoro con meno di 20 dipendenti possono ora beneficiare di uno sgravio contributivo del 50% per queste assunzioni, a condizione che avvengano entro il primo anno di vita o adozione del bambino.

The Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS) has issued two critical notices on 29 July 2026 addressing 100% social security contribution exemptions for employers.

Organisations must now be equipped to assist members of their staff with a number of areas which are connected to their private lives.

Il Ministero del Lavoro e il Ministero della Famiglia hanno introdotto un nuovo sistema di certificazione per le imprese che promuovono la conciliazione tra vita lavorativa e familiare. Le aziende certificate potranno beneficiare di un esonero contributivo fino all'1% dei contributi previdenziali, con un tetto massimo di 50.000 euro annui, valido fino al 31 dicembre 2028.

Il Garante Privacy ha sanzionato un'azienda per l'utilizzo illecito di sistemi GPS sui veicoli aziendali che monitoravano i dipendenti ogni 60 secondi. Il provvedimento evidenzia le violazioni dei principi di minimizzazione e proporzionalità del GDPR, nonché l'assenza di una valutazione d'impatto preventiva. La decisione chiarisce quando il controllo tramite geolocalizzazione supera i limiti della liceità, anche in presenza di accordo sindacale.

Italy's Milleproroghe Decree has been converted into law, introducing significant extensions and modifications to employment incentive bonuses including the Under-35 Bonus, Women Bonus, and Over-34 ZES Bonus. The new legislation adjusts contribution exemption rates and extends deadlines for various hiring incentives, with specific provisions for different regions and employment categories.

Italy's Council of Ministers has approved a legislative decree establishing the Equality Authority, an independent body set to begin operations on January 1, 2027. This comprehensive reform consolidates the country's fragmented...

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INPS Circular No. 92 introduces significant changes to sick leave protection, extending coverage to include the day before a medical certificate is issued, even when the examination occurs at a doctor's office rather than through a home visit. This expansion addresses potential disadvantages employees face when delays occur in obtaining medical examinations, though specific exceptions apply for weekends and midweek holidays.

Italy's National Social Security Institute has issued operational guidance on a new contribution exemption scheme for employers who hire disadvantaged women on permanent contracts in 2026. The measure offers full exemption from employer social security contributions for qualifying hires, with benefits extending up to 24 months depending on the worker's classification and enhanced incentives available for hires in Southern Italy's Special Economic Zones.

The Italian government has introduced new certification procedures enabling employers to access social security contribution relief by demonstrating commitment to work-life balance initiatives. Companies that successfully obtain certification through accredited entities can benefit from exemptions of up to 1% on social security contributions, with a maximum annual cap of EUR 50,000, valid through December 2028.

La Corte di Cassazione ha stabilito un principio fondamentale in materia di licenziamento disciplinare: il fatto contestato al lavoratore deve essere valutato autonomamente rispetto al giudizio penale.

Con l’intesa raggiunta il 13 maggio 2026, Ania e le Organizzazioni Sindacali maggiormente rappresentative hanno sottoscritto l’accordo di rinnovo del Contratto Collettivo Nazionale per i dipendenti del settore assicurativo.

Il Decreto Milleproroghe convertito in legge estende i termini per importanti incentivi all'assunzione, modificando le scadenze e le percentuali di esonero contributivo per il Bonus Giovani Under 35, il Bonus Donne e il Bonus Over 34 ZES unica.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has ruled against an employer's use of GPS tracking systems in company vehicles, finding that continuous geolocation monitoring of employees violated GDPR principles. The decision examines the balance between legitimate business interests and workers' privacy rights, particularly regarding data minimisation and the requirement for Data Protection Impact Assessments in workplace surveillance scenarios.

Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha approvato un decreto legislativo che attua la direttiva europea sul lavoro mediante piattaforme digitali, introducendo una disciplina organica applicabile a tutte le piattaforme operanti...

The Italian Data Protection Authority has ruled that an employer's systematic monitoring and retention of employee work email accounts constitutes unlawful data processing, imposing a substantial €460,000 fine. The case examines the boundaries between legitimate business interests and employee privacy rights, particularly regarding the confidentiality of work correspondence and the procedural requirements for workplace monitoring under Italian law.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has ruled against a company that denied a former employee complete access to their corporate email account, clarifying that work-related emails constitute personal data under GDPR. The decision addresses the boundaries of employee data access rights and establishes that employers cannot arbitrarily obscure or withhold work-related correspondence without specific legal justification.