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Malattia: Tutela Estesa Al Giorno Precedente Anche Per Le Visite Ambulatoriali
L'INPS ha recentemente chiarito le modalità di individuazione del primo giorno di malattia ai fini previdenziali, estendendo la tutela economica anche al giorno precedente la certificazione medica. La circolare n. 92 del 4 settembre introduce importanti novità per i lavoratori che effettuano visite ambulatoriali, ampliando le garanzie già previste per le visite domiciliari.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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Unfair Dismissal Navigating Fair Procedures At The Employment Immigration Intersection In Ireland
It may come to light that an employee who once had the right to work in Ireland may no longer have such permission. For example, they may have forgotten to apply for a renewal of their immigration permission before it expired or they may not be able to provide evidence of their immigration status during a repeat right to work check. These scenarios may produce a heart-in-mouth moment for a manager or HR.
Ireland Employment
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Contrato de trabajo: la aplicación de las disposiciones más favorables para el trabajador
El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea examina un conflicto entre el derecho laboral francés y suizo cuando un trabajador que ejecutaba su contrato en Francia fue despedido por una empresa suiza sin cumplir las formalidades francesas. La cuestión central gira en torno a determinar qué ley debe aplicarse cuando el contrato presenta vínculos con múltiples jurisdicciones y cómo evaluar cualitativamente esos vínculos más estrechos.
Spain International
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Derecho de reingreso de una persona trabajadora en excedencia voluntaria
¿Tiene derecho un trabajador en excedencia voluntaria a reincorporarse cuando la empresa ha transformado contratos temporales en indefinidos y ha formalizado nuevas contrataciones? El Tribunal Supremo analiza el alcance del derecho preferente de reingreso y las obligaciones empresariales ante solicitudes de reincorporación cuando existen necesidades estructurales de personal.
Spain Employment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Conciliazione Lavoro-Famiglia: Definite Le Modalità Di Accesso All’esonero Contributivo Per Le Imprese Certificate
Il Ministero del Lavoro e il Ministero della Famiglia hanno introdotto un nuovo sistema di certificazione per le imprese che promuovono la conciliazione tra vita lavorativa e familiare. Le aziende certificate potranno beneficiare di un esonero contributivo fino all'1% dei contributi previdenziali, con un tetto massimo di 50.000 euro annui, valido fino al 31 dicembre 2028.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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Getting Restructuring Right In Australia And New Zealand: FAQs For Employers
Employers planning workforce reductions in Australia and New Zealand face distinct legal frameworks that require careful navigation. While both jurisdictions mandate genuine business reasons and employee consultation, critical differences in timing, process requirements, and redeployment obligations can significantly impact restructuring outcomes. Understanding these nuances is essential for organizations managing cross-border redundancy programs to minimize legal risk and operational disruption.
Global Employment
IL
Ius Laboris
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Fixed-Term Employment Without Objective Grounds For Up To Four Years? What The Proposed Reform Means For Employers
Germany's Coalition Committee has proposed extending fixed-term employment contracts without objective justification from 24 to 48 months, with up to six extensions permitted. The reform introduces the concept of "renewed initial hiring" and raises critical questions about prior-employment prohibitions, transitional provisions for existing contracts, and the temporal scope of application.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Pensions Update: Summer 2026
Arthur Cox's Pensions Group provides a comprehensive summer update covering critical developments in Irish pensions law, including the commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025, new automatic enrolment regulations, enhanced XBRL reporting requirements, and significant updates from the Pensions Authority, Revenue, and recent case law that will impact how pension schemes operate and how trustees fulfill their governance obligations.
Ireland Employment
AC
Arthur Cox
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