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Court Of Cassation: The Limits Of Unilateral Termination Of The Applicable Collective Agreement
The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled on a critical employment law matter concerning the termination of collective bargaining agreements. The decision addresses whether individual employers can unilaterally withdraw from collective agreements before their expiry date, and establishes important precedents regarding workers' rights to compensation when such terminations are deemed unlawful.
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First Of May Decree: What’s New In The Conversion Into Law
Italy's Senate has definitively approved the conversion of the First of May Decree 2026 into law, introducing significant amendments to employment regulations including fair wage provisions, job placement protections for disabled workers, and new rules governing collective bargaining agreements. The legislation establishes innovative mechanisms such as economic sustainability mentors for displaced workers and automatic pay rise advances when collective agreements expire without renewal.
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Decreto Primo Maggio 2026: Le Novita’ Della Conversione In Legge
Il Senato della Repubblica ha approvato in via definitiva la conversione in legge del Decreto Primo Maggio 2026, introducendo significative modifiche in materia di salario giusto, incentivi all'occupazione e contrasto del caporalato digitale. Gli emendamenti apportati durante l'iter parlamentare hanno introdotto importanti novità che riguardano il trattamento economico complessivo dei lavoratori, il rinnovo dei contratti collettivi, e nuove regole per il distacco e la somministrazione di lavoro.
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Maternity And Paternity Leave Replacement: The Clarifications Provided For By National Social Security Authority
The Italian National Social Security Authority has issued new operational guidance on replacement hiring arrangements during parental leave periods. Employers with fewer than 20 employees may now extend fixed-term contracts for replacement workers beyond the original employee's return, while maintaining significant social security contribution benefits. These clarifications address practical implementation questions surrounding the 2026 Budget Law's provisions on maternity and paternity leave replacements.
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