Employment relationships
Advice on rights, obligations and developments arising during an employment relationship.
Employment law
Employment relationships and disputes
The Firm advises on individual disputes and issues concerning the establishment, management and termination of employment relationships.
The Firm primarily assists businesses, including publicly owned companies, in individual and collective disputes and in matters concerning the establishment, management and termination of employment relationships.
Trade union relations
Representation in proceedings concerning anti-union conduct (Article 28 of Law 300/1970), both at the summary stage and in opposition proceedings.
Recruitment and hiring
Disputes concerning recruitment procedures of publicly controlled companies (Article 19 of Legislative Decree 175/2016) and the exclusion of candidates.
Dismissals and disciplinary matters
Assessment and management of disputes relating to termination of employment and disciplinary proceedings.
Contributions and inspections
Challenges to administrative penalty orders and findings by social security and labour inspection authorities.
Litigation and out-of-court proceedings
Management of employment disputes and assessment of possible negotiated settlements.
To learn about the Firm’s professional organisation, see the Professionals.
Employment law in Italy: questions for employers
An employer in Calabria is considering disciplinary action. What should be checked?
The facts, evidence, applicable collective agreement, procedural safeguards and relevant deadlines should be reviewed before any decision is made.
What rules apply when an Italian publicly controlled company recruits staff?
Recruitment may involve Article 19 of Legislative Decree 175/2016, the company’s selection rules and applicable transparency and procedural requirements.
Can an employment dispute be addressed before litigation?
The employment records, correspondence, financial claims and evidence should be assessed to determine whether a negotiated or conciliatory solution is feasible.
These answers are general information, not advice on a specific case.