Publications

“The employer cannot access the employee’s or collaborator’s e-mail or use software to store a copy of the messages. Such processing of personal data not only constitutes a breach of the data protection laws but also amounts to an unlawful control activity over the employee”. This has been stated by the Italian Data Protection Authority, ....

In its decision no. 24595 of 13 September 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that the behaviour of a worker who comes to work with trade union flyers attached to his body is unlawful because it does not constitute a regular posting or proselytising activity.  The case at issue  The worker challenged in Court the conservative ....

The Court of Cassation, in its order no. 18296 of 4 July 2024, ruled that an employee who adopts stubborn attitudes with respect to the company’s business irreparably damages the trust relationship with the employer and may therefore be subject to dismissal. The Case at issue The present case specifically involved an employee of an ....

In its order no. 26440 dated October 10, 2024, the Court of Cassation, Labor Section, reaffirmed the legitimacy of the dismissal imposed on an employee who had addressed a client in a rude and vulgar manner, once again underscoring the boundaries of judicial review in determining “just cause” for termination. The judicial proceedings originated from ....

The Court of First Instance of Udine (Labour Section, order no. 504 of 2 August 2024) declared lawful the measure of suspension from work and remuneration, imposed by a company on an employee who had refused to sign the letter sent to the person responsible for processing personal data, in accordance with the applicable data ....