The Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional Article 6(2) of Law 604/1966, where does not recognize filing of an interim injunction (ante causam) as able to interrupt prescription Constitutional Court, Judgement no. 212 of 14…
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The Italian social security body (INPS), with Message no. 3653 of 9 October 2020, clarifies workers’ rights regarding social security cover for illness in the case of quarantine and/or precautionary monitoring INPS Message no. 3653 of…
The damage arising from unlawful placement in the redundancy scheme (CIG) and damages for demotion, suffered by the same worker during the period of suspension…
In the event of a temporary downturn in production, the employer may second the employee in order not to disperse his professional skills Supreme Court…
In the case of dismissal for exceeding the period of sick leave, adjudicating on the promptness of the withdrawal cannot be achieved on strictly applying…
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Before reaching retirement age, an employee can take action against the employer only for damages due to social security contribution irregularities and this right is…
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The Supreme Court rules on the three-phase process for identifying the correct grade level of classification of employees Court of Cassation, Employment Section, Order No.…
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Safety at work: the use of collective protection measures in the workplace takes priority over the use of PPE Court of Cassation, Labour Section, judgment…
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The deadline to challenge the dismissal in Court starts running from the date the out-of-court challenge is sent by the employee, not the date it…
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The letter of dismissal does not need to narrate all the elements of fact and law on which the measure is based Court of Cassation, Employment Section, 6 August 2020, No 16795 Within the…
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