LABOUR ALERT | NOVEMBER 2026 - Work-life balance and the new social security contribution exemption: implementing provisions of the Ministerial Decree of 15 October 2026.
6 November 2026
The Ministerial Decree of 15 October 2026 sets out the procedures for accessing the exemption in Article 6 of Decree-Law No. 62 of 30 April 2026, converted by Law No. 112 of 25 June 2026, in favour of companies certified for work-life balance. Requirements for eligibility for the exemption To qualify for the relief, the […]
Resignation by implied conduct: the collective bargaining agreement (NCBA) term set for disciplinary dismissals does not replace the statutory threshold
29 October 2026
In its ruling No. 508 of August 19, 2026, the Bologna Court of Appeals clarified that the term set by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) for disciplinary dismissals in cases of unjustified absence cannot be extended to resignations by implied conduct. Lacking any specific collective bargaining provisions governing this matter, the statutory time limit […]EU worker mobility: digital documents, portable qualifications and more effective checks are forthcoming
22 October 2026
With the Fair Labour Mobility package, adopted on 15 September 2026, the European Commission proposes reforming labour mobility within the European Union by digitising social security documents, making professional qualifications portable, and strengthening the European Labour Authority (ELA). The concrete effects will materialise only once the European Parliament and the Council adopt the proposals. The […]Unlawful Dismissal: Opting for Compensation in Lieu of Reinstatement Voids the Right to NASPI
25 September 2026
In the event of an unlawful dismissal, NASPI benefits received between termination and the reinstatement order do not have to be repaid to INPS if the employment relationship has not been effectively reinstated, as mere de jure reinstatement is insufficient. However, exercising the option for substitute indemnity results in the voluntary termination of the employment […]
