In brief
This publication features the latest Employment developments in Italy.
Contents
- New laws and regulations
- Case law developments
New laws and regulations
Immigration: new quotas for certain industries and professional profiles
On 14 August 2023, a decree was enacted by the Italian Government issuing immigration quotas for certain industry sectors and types of employment, including seasonal work in the tourism/hotel sectors.
Case law developments
Dismissal for cause on account of innuendo
The Italian Supreme Court recently ruled that the dismissal for just cause and without notice of an employee who made innuendos to a colleague is an appropriate disciplinary sanction. According to the Court, innuendo is, in itself, sufficient to justify termination, without the need to prove the employee’s intention to harm or harass.
Disciplinary procedures: how quickly must a breach of conduct be challenged?
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the employer’s obligation to challenge, in a timely manner, a breach of conduct committed by an employee must be evaluated by taking into account various factors, for example the complexity of the investigation required to discover the breach and the organizational structure of the company....
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