Italy: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Italy's Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 implements the EU Pay Transparency Directive, introducing a comprehensive framework that shifts equal pay from an HR objective to a rigorous legal mandate with severe consequences for non-compliance. The legislation reverses the burden of proof in discrimination cases, prohibits pay secrecy clauses, and grants government agencies unprecedented access to corporate pay structures through automated reporting systems.

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...

Come si stanno preparando le aziende alla nuova Direttiva UE in materia di protezione delle persone che segnalano violazioni delle norme comunitarie?