New law provides protections for people delivering goods on behalf of a third-party, using bicycles and/or motorcycles within the territorial limit of the city, by means of digital platforms (so called riders)
Nov
27
2019
Italy: Court rules on Application of Criteria in the Transfer of Employees
Application of the criteria provided by mandatory law for collective dismissals can be used to identify the employees to be transferred from one work seat to another
Sep
28
2019
Italy: Collective dismissal before and after “Jobs Act”
The Court of Milan raises a question of difference in treatment before the European Court of Justice
Jul
27
2019
Italy: The so-called “growth decree” and its most significant employment law provisions
The so-called “Growth Decree” which entered into force after the publication in the Official Journal on 14 July 2019 is primarily aimed at boosting economic growth through tax cuts – intervened with some significant innovations and incentives from an employment law perspective as well
Jul
11
2019
Restrictive Covenants in Italy
Definition and Types of Restrictive Covenants Restrictive covenants are not specifically provided by the Italian Civil Code, and represent a specification of the general ban of unfair competition. The following restrictive covenants are recognised and may be enforceable under the law: Non-compete clauses; Non-solicitation of customers; Non-solicitation of employees. Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants—process and remedies […]
Jul
11
2019
Social Media and Data Privacy in Italy
Can the employer monitor, access, review the employee’s electronic communications? With reference to the company devices granted to the employees for work purposes, the employer is entitled to block internet access, or access to certain websites only and/or social networks, for the entire working day or during certain times. The employer has no control over […]
Jul
11
2019
Anti-Discrimination Laws in Italy
Extent of Protection Several laws were recently passed that make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate in the processes of: hiring, promoting, remuneration and termination or with regard to admission to a training or apprenticeship program. Furthermore, direct and indirect discrimination are prohibited. Protections against Harassment The same anti-discrimination provisions also apply to harassment. […]
Jul
11
2019
Hiring Practices in Italy
Requirements for Foreign Employees to Work There are no specific rules related to the employment of European Union (“EU”) citizens as they can move and work in every EU Country, free of restrictions. On the other hand, limitations are provided by the law with respect to non-EU citizens. Visas and different work permits are necessary […]
Jun
25
2019
Italy: The latest Court of Cassation ruling on collective dismissal and discrimination against female employees
The Supreme Court of Cassation recently confirmed the legislative principle according to which – in the context of a collective dismissal procedure – it is not possible to dismiss a percentage of female employees higher than the one existing in the area subject to the reorganisation
May
29
2019
Italy: First legislative provisions regarding “riders” of the “gig economy” arrive from Region Lazio
The wide case law debate concerning the qualification of “riders” type of work