Employment and labour: related news for 2025

Novità diritto del lavoro

An in-depth look at the latest employment law updates for 2025, featuring key changes to contracts, smart working policies, and labour regulations under the Labour Bill and Milleproroghe Decree.

Platform work: new rules from the EU

Directive 2024/2831 was published on 11 November 2024 with provisions to improve working conditions and the protection of personal data of platform workers.

Decree Law “Salva Infrazioni” (Saving Infringements): updates for fixed-term employment contracts 

DL Salva Infrazioni: novità sul contratto a termine

Decree Law No. 131 of 16 September 2024 (the so-called Salva Infrazioni or “Saving Infringements”) has been published, which also concerns fixed-term employment contracts, following the indications of the infraction procedure with which the EU requested Italy to bring its domestic legislation into line with Directive 1999/70/EC on fixed-term employment. Until now, in the private sector, pursuant to Article 28 of Legislative Decree No. … Read more

Simplification of controls for businesses

ESG

Discover the key aspects of Legislative Decree no. 103 of 12 July 2024, designed to simplify controls on economic activities and foster a growth-friendly environment. Learn about the new administrative measures for verifying compliance with public interest rules, excluding tax and anti-mafia inspections, and more. Key provisions include a voluntary risk assessment system for low-risk certification, exemptions from frequent inspections, and corrective opportunities for minor violations. This legislation marks a significant step toward supporting businesses committed to ESG principles, promoting environmental protection, public health, and transparency.

Artificial Intelligence: EU Regulation published

Intelligenza artificiale

The Artificial Intelligence Regulation has been published in the Official Gazette. Its aim is to promote both innovation and the uptake of human-centric AI that guarantees a high level of protection for health, safety and fundamental rights. The measure also contains provisions concerning the world of work.