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Collocamento Obbligatorio: Dal 2027 Aumentano Contributo Esonerativo E Sanzioni
A partire dal 1° gennaio 2027, le aziende italiane dovranno affrontare un significativo aumento sia del contributo esonerativo per la mancata assunzione di persone con disabilità sia delle relative sanzioni amministrative. Il Decreto ministeriale n. 100/2026 introduce nuovi importi basati sulla retribuzione media del settore privato, con il contributo giornaliero che passa da 39,21 a 44,32 euro e le sanzioni che raggiungono i 221,60 euro per posizione scoperta.
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Mandatory Employment: From 2027 Exemption Contributions And Penalties Will Increase
Italy's Ministry of Labour and Social Policies has announced significant increases to both exemption contributions and penalties for employers who fail to meet mandatory disability employment quotas. Starting January 2027, companies that do not employ the required number of people with disabilities will face substantially higher daily costs, with exemption contributions rising by over 13% and penalties for non-compliance increasing proportionally based on updated national wage data.
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When Collective Agreements End, Do Pay Protections Continue?
The Italian Supreme Court has ruled on whether employees can retain benefits from company-level collective agreements after an employer withdraws from such agreements. The decision addresses the constitutional balance between workers' remuneration rights and the freedom of trade unions to negotiate employment terms, with significant implications for how collective bargaining agreements interact with individual employment contracts.
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Malattia: Tutela Estesa Al Giorno Precedente Anche Per Le Visite Ambulatoriali
L'INPS ha recentemente chiarito le modalità di individuazione del primo giorno di malattia ai fini previdenziali, estendendo la tutela economica anche al giorno precedente la certificazione medica. La circolare n. 92 del 4 settembre introduce importanti novità per i lavoratori che effettuano visite ambulatoriali, ampliando le garanzie già previste per le visite domiciliari.
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Esoneri Contributivi Al 100% : l’INPS Fornisce Indicazioni Su Due Tipologie Di Agevolazioni
L'INPS ha pubblicato due importanti comunicazioni riguardanti esoneri contributivi al 100%: il messaggio n. 2518 del 29 luglio 2026 apre la procedura telematica per l'incentivo alla stabilizzazione dei contratti a termine per giovani under 35, mentre la circolare n. 82 fornisce istruzioni operative per l'esonero contributivo destinato ai datori di lavoro che assumono donne madri di almeno tre figli minori.
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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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Court Of Cassation: The Fact Subject To Disciplinary Action Is Autonomous From The Criminal Judgment
The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled that employers may assess disciplinary actions independently of criminal proceedings, establishing that factual conduct damaging workplace trust can justify dismissal even when criminal charges result in acquittal. This landmark decision addresses the autonomy of employment law from criminal law in cases involving employee misconduct and breach of fiduciary duty.
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