Refusal to transfer or dismissal: for the CJEU, the effective reasons behind the termination shall be taken into account
The recent judgment released by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dated June 4th, 2026 (Case C-907/24) addresses the relationship between dismissal resulting from the refusal of a transfer notice from the originally designated place of work and the rules governing collective dismissals, providing significant clarifications regarding their application. The issue stems from […]
Employee’s Duty of Loyalty: Breach of Loyalty Is Independent of Unfair Competition and the Imminence of Resignation.
A breach of the duty of loyalty (Art. 2105 of the Italian Civil Code) occurs when an employee engages in acts intended to divert the employer’s customers to a competing business. Such unlawful conduct has a broader scope than the prohibition against unfair competition under Article 2598 of the Italian Civil Code and includes preparatory, […]HR Tip | MAY 2026 – New requirements regarding “pay transparency”
The issue of pay transparency has returned to the forefront of labor law debate with the adoption of Legislative Decree no. 96/2026, implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970 and introducing a significant shift in how companies manage and communicate remuneration policies. The reform, which entered into force on 7 June 2026, fits within a broader European strategy […]The principle of the irreducible remuneration: regulatory developments on the subject.
In Order No. 8402 of 3 April 2026, the Supreme Court once again ruled on the issue of the non-reducibility of remuneration, focusing on the legislative amendments affecting Article 2103 of the Civil Code. Today, employers and employees may enter into agreements, in a protected setting, to reduce remuneration, provided that this ensures the safeguarding […]Tax regime for “impatriate” workers: terms and conditions of the Italian regulation
28 April 2026
Employment relationship, Self-employment relationship, Transnational employment relationships
The tax benefits granted to “impatriate” workers represent a particularly significant incentive used by a large number of workers who choose to relocate to Italy. This article intends to analyse the national regulations, focusing on the main aspects of their application and the eligibility requirements set forth in the relevant legislation. Section 5 of Legislative […]Employment relationship, Self-employment relationship, Transnational employment relationships
