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Unlawful Dismissals: What Changes For Small Companies In Italy After Decision No. 118 Of 21 July 2025

The aim of this alert is to provide an update on the recent ruling issued by the Italian Constitutional Court (the Court) on 21 July 2025 (Decision No. 118), dealing with the consequences of unlawful dismissals in small companies.

Italy Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

End To Six-Month Cap On Unlawful Termination Compensation In Small Businesses For Jobs-Act-Governed Relationships (Podcast)

On July 21, 2025, the Constitutional Court, with Judgment No. 118/2025, declared the constitutional illegitimacy of Article 9, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 23/2015.

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

July's Heat Hits Hard: Italy Moves To Safeguard Workers

Countries across Europe are experiencing significant heat waves this summer. With the high temperatures set to continue, the hot weather is creating high risk conditions for the health and safety of workers.

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

WhatsApp, Social Media And Employee Rights: Italian DPA's Latest Ruling

The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a new decision that further restricts employers' ability to use information from third-party reports, private conversations, or social media posts as evidence in disciplinary proceedings.

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

New Law Approved On Employees' Participation In Companies

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Smart Working And 'Short Weeks' Are Here To Stay In Italy

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Assunzione Dei Disabili: Disciplina Di Riferimento E Relativi Adempimenti Per La Partecipazione Alle Procedure Di Evidenza Pubblica

Italy Employment

LC

Lipani Legal & Tax

Ramadan Around The World: Global Perspectives On Workplace Practices

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employer Liability In The Event Of A Fatal Accident On A Construction Site

Italy Employment

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

New Employment Law In Italy: Key Changes For Companies And Employees

Italy Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

Europe Take Action Against Substances Harmful To Reproduction

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Can Digital Dismissal Satisfy 'Written Notice' Requirements?

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Italy Makes Important Changes To Disability Law

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Sicurezza del lavoro: il DL PNRR non basta, serve ulteriore impegno

Italy Employment

WS

WST Law & Tax Firm

Italian Medical Device Payback: Italy Approves 75% Reduction On Medical Device Payback To End Disputes

Italy Healthcare

AO

A&O Shearman

Is The World Adapting To The Digital Nomad? Part 1 (Video)

Italy Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Crypto Assets, CASPS, And AML/CFT Compliance: The New European Regulatory Landscape Under MiCA And AMLR

European Union Technology

JD

Jones Day

Citizenship Iure Sanguinis: Constitutional Doubts Over Decree-Law 36/2025

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Money Laundering In Italy

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

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Modifications du Code pénal social - Sanctions en cas de non-respect des dispositions relatives aux horaires flottants

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

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Nomadismo digitale: una nuova disposizione e tanti problemi

Il nomadismo digitale, così come il remote working, è un fenomeno particolarmente sviluppatosi durante la pandemia, con la proposta di un nuovo modello organizzativo...

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WST Law & Tax Firm

Settimana corta e riduzione dell'orario di lavoro, le tre proposte di legge all'esame del Parlamento

La Commissione lavoro della Camera dei Deputati sta esaminando delle proposte di legge in tema di orario di lavoro.

Italy Employment

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WST Law & Tax Firm

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Italy, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Italy Employment

Ie

Ichino-Brugnatelli e Associati

Rientro Dei Cervelli, Come Cambierà Il Regime Fiscale?

FIVELEX Studio Legale e Tributario

What We Mean By 'Pay'?

European Union Employment

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Ius Laboris

Update On Labour And Social Security - Exemption For Working Mothers

Italy Employment

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IPG Lex&Tax

Cross-Border M&A Into Italy: How To Approach Employment Issues

Italy Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright

The Court Of Milan Once Again On The Qualification Of Riders' Employment Relationship

Italy Employment

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Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati

Posting Workers To Italy: HR Guide

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

A Seat At The Table: Italy's New Employee Participation Law

Italy has approved a new law regulating the participation of workers in company life. It marks a step towards more inclusive business models where the contribution of workers becomes an integral part of corporate strategy. We explore the...

Italy Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Italian Citizenship: Language Test Exemption For Disabled And Elderly Applicants

The Italian Constitutional Court has ruled that individuals with documented disabilities should no longer be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Italian language in order to obtain Citizenship.

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Assunzione Dei Disabili: Disciplina Di Riferimento E Relativi Adempimenti Per La Partecipazione Alle Procedure Di Evidenza Pubblica

Nell'ambito delle procedure di evidenza pubblica volte all'affidamento dei contratti di appalto di lavori e servizi diversi da quelli aventi natura intellettuale, nonché dei contratti di concessione, l'art. 57 del D.Lgs. 31 marzo 2023, n. 36 (di seguito, il "Codice")

Italy Employment

LC

Lipani Legal & Tax

Digital Accessibility Regulations

Italy Technology

WL

Withers LLP

Italy Makes Important Changes To Disability Law

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

L'incollocabilità In Altre Mansioni Di Un Lavoratore Assunto Con Il Collocamento Mirato Può Essere Effettuata Solo Dalla Commissione Medica Anche In Presenza Di Variazioni Organizzative

Italy Employment

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Studio Previti Associazione Professionale

2024 Summer Olympics Series: Italy

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Littler Mendelson

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Italy Employment

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The Inclusion Of Gender Equality As A Requirement For Public Tenders Is Compatible With The National Law Even For Tenders Not Covered By The PNRR

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Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati

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Italy Retirement Visa ("Italy Elective Visa")

Harvey Law Group (HLG) is proud to offer The Italy Retirement Visa program, officially known as the Elective Residence Visa.

Italy Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

Assunzione Dei Disabili: Disciplina Di Riferimento E Relativi Adempimenti Per La Partecipazione Alle Procedure Di Evidenza Pubblica

Nell'ambito delle procedure di evidenza pubblica volte all'affidamento dei contratti di appalto di lavori e servizi diversi da quelli aventi natura intellettuale, nonché dei contratti di concessione, l'art. 57 del D.Lgs. 31 marzo 2023, n. 36 (di seguito, il "Codice")

Italy Employment

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Lipani Legal & Tax

Being Clear About Pay (Video)

The EU Pay Transparency Directive introduces the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, in part as a way to bridge the gender pay gap that is still entrenched throughout the EU...

Italy Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Italy Employment

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Ichino-Brugnatelli e Associati

Eco-KPIs And Eco-benefits

Italy Environment

IL

Ius Laboris

Statistics On Individuals Opting For The Italian Attractive Tax Regimes

LP

Loconte & Partners

Italy 7% Flat Tax For Pensioners

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

How To Benefit From Flat Tax For Pensioners Who Transfer Their Residence To Italy

LP

Loconte & Partners

New Italian Tax Regime For Retired People Abroad

Italy Employment

A

Altenburger

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Can Digital Dismissal Satisfy 'Written Notice' Requirements?

New workplace technologies are influencing the ways in which dismissals are communicated. But under what conditions is it legitimate to use these ‘alternative' communication methods?

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Dismissal For Objective Reasons Contextual To The Failed Settlement Procedure Pursuant To Section 7 Of Law No. 604/1966 Is Valid

The negative outcome of the settlement procedure, prescribed by Section 7, Law no. 604/1966 which states that whenever an employer staffed with more than 15 employees intends...

Italy Employment

LG

L&E Global

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Italy, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Italy Employment

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Ichino-Brugnatelli e Associati

Void Dismissals And Reinstatement: Article 2, Paragraph 1, Of Legislative Decree No. 23/2015 Is Unconstitutional

Italy Employment

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L&E Global

Dismissal For Objective Justified Reasons: The Latest Judgment Of The Italian Supreme Court

Italy Employment

LG

L&E Global

New Collective Redundancy Procedure In Italy

Italy Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

A Director's Waiver Of Remuneration Must Be Explicitly Stated

Italy Employment

DL

De Luca & Partners

Risks On The Web And Misuse Of The Company PC: Yes To A Dismissal Of The Employee

Italy Employment

DL

De Luca & Partners

La Ripresa Delle Procedure Di Conciliazione Per I Licenziamenti Individuali Per Giustificato Motivo Oggettivo

Italy Employment

D

Dentons

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