Italy: Health & Safety

Il Garante Privacy ha sanzionato un'azienda per l'utilizzo illecito di sistemi GPS sui veicoli aziendali che monitoravano i dipendenti ogni 60 secondi. Il provvedimento evidenzia le violazioni dei principi di minimizzazione e proporzionalità del GDPR, nonché l'assenza di una valutazione d'impatto preventiva. La decisione chiarisce quando il controllo tramite geolocalizzazione supera i limiti della liceità, anche in presenza di accordo sindacale.

Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha approvato un decreto legislativo che attua la direttiva europea sul lavoro mediante piattaforme digitali, introducendo una disciplina organica applicabile a tutte le piattaforme operanti...

The European Union is set to implement a groundbreaking directive that will fundamentally reshape how digital platform work is regulated across member states. This new legislative framework extends employment protections...

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, practicing Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset for a period of 30 days. In this piece, we explore the considerations for employers...

Accidents in the construction sector unfortunately occur, and not too infrequently.

On 26 September 2024, Italy introduced a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing workplace safety, specifically focusing on the protection of workers from substances that are toxic to reproduction.

7 April is UN World Health Day and one way employers can protect their employees' health and wellbeing at work is through regular training.

With its order dated 19 May 2021, issued at the end of an interlocutory judgment, the Court of Modena held that suspension from work and pay of two non-vaccinated healthcare operators was lawful.

Health and safety in the workplace – worker's obligations – refusal to wear a mask – disciplinary relevance – legitimacy of suspension from work and remuneration