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.

Italy's Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 implements the EU Pay Transparency Directive, introducing a comprehensive framework that shifts equal pay from an HR objective to a rigorous legal mandate with severe consequences for non-compliance. The legislation reverses the burden of proof in discrimination cases, prohibits pay secrecy clauses, and grants government agencies unprecedented access to corporate pay structures through automated reporting systems.

Italy has introduced a groundbreaking employment law allowing workers to take up to three days of paid leave annually to care for sick pets, provided the animals are microchipped and have proper veterinary documentation.

The Italian Ministry of Labor and Social Policies has issued new guidance on an extended income protection measure for employees of companies that are winding down or have ceased operations. The circular clarifies two distinct scenarios under which employers can apply for a six-month extension of exceptional CIGS benefits in 2026, each with different requirements for demonstrating prospects for business sale or workforce reabsorption.

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.

Il governo italiano ha introdotto un significativo incentivo all'occupazione per il 2026, offrendo ai datori di lavoro privati ​​un esonero totale dai contributi previdenziali per l'assunzione a tempo indeterminato di donne svantaggiate e molto svantaggiate.

Our interactive map shows the countries that have passed specific laws to guarantee employees the right to disconnect from work outside of work hours.

Il Senato della Repubblica ha approvato in via definitiva la conversione in legge del Decreto Primo Maggio 2026, introducendo significative modifiche in materia di salario giusto, incentivi all'occupazione e contrasto del caporalato digitale. Gli emendamenti apportati durante l'iter parlamentare hanno introdotto importanti novità che riguardano il trattamento economico complessivo dei lavoratori, il rinnovo dei contratti collettivi, e nuove regole per il distacco e la somministrazione di lavoro.

Italy's Senate has definitively approved the conversion of the First of May Decree 2026 into law, introducing significant amendments to employment regulations including fair wage provisions, job placement protections for disabled workers, and new rules governing collective bargaining agreements. The legislation establishes innovative mechanisms such as economic sustainability mentors for displaced workers and automatic pay rise advances when collective agreements expire without renewal.

Le festività natalizie non hanno interrotto i lavori del Governo sul c.d. Jobs Act.

An employee who suffered an injury returning from a coffee break at a café was not entitled to compensation from the injuries at work insurance body, according to the Italian Supreme Court.

Italy has completed the transposition of EU Directive 2023/970, introducing comprehensive pay transparency rules that will fundamentally reshape recruitment processes, remuneration policies, and internal information flows.

The aim of this alert is to provide an update on the recent ruling issued by the Italian Constitutional Court (the Court) on 21 July 2025 (Decision No. 118), dealing with the consequences of unlawful dismissals in small companies.

The pandemic provoked the governments of many countries to think seriously about the mental health of employees, particularly those working remotely – and the trend is continuing.

Il Garante per la protezione dei dati personali ha sanzionato una società con €460.000 per aver violato la normativa sulla privacy nella gestione delle caselle di posta elettronica aziendale dei dipendenti. La decisione stabilisce che gli indirizzi email aziendali individualizzati e il loro contenuto costituiscono dati personali soggetti a garanzia di riservatezza, e che la conservazione sistematica dei messaggi richiede autorizzazione preventiva secondo lo Statuto dei lavoratori.

La Cassazione ha precisato che il licenziamento per giustificato motivo oggettivo può essere intimato solo ove la Commissione preventivamente adita accerti la definitiva impossibilità di reinserire il disabile.

Il Garante della Privacy avverte sui rischi dell'uso di sistemi AI per l'analisi dello stress lavorativo tramite sentiment analysis dei messaggi dei dipendenti, sottolineando la necessità di proteggere i dati personali e la dignità dei lavoratori.

The Italian Supreme Court has established new precedent regarding employers' obligations toward caregiving employees, ruling that temporary accommodations may constitute discrimination when maintained indefinitely for permanent disabilities. The decision clarifies that caregiver status itself warrants autonomous anti-discrimination protection, requiring employers to conduct concrete assessments of reasonable workplace modifications. This landmark judgment addresses the balance between organizational needs a

Il Garante della Privacy ha sanzionato una società per aver negato a un ex dipendente l'accesso completo alla casella e-mail aziendale, chiarendo che anche le comunicazioni di lavoro costituiscono dati personali dell'assegnatario. La decisione stabilisce limiti precisi alle pratiche di oscuramento preventivo e definisce quando il diritto di accesso può essere legittimamente limitato.