March 24, 2025
Resignation
Revocation of resignation: proof of employer receipt required, Ministry receipt alone is insufficient
Court of Appeal of Naples
An employee submitted his resignation for just cause through the Ministry of Labor’s online system. Later that same day, he decided to revoke it, again using the online procedure.
The company acknowledged receiving the resignation but denied receiving the revocation notice. The trial court ruled in favor of the company.
The employee appealed, arguing that the Ministry should have notified the employer of the revocation.
The Court of Appeal rejected the appeal, stating that the worker is responsible not only for initiating the resignation or revocation procedure through the dedicated online platform but also for ensuring the revocation form is sent to both the local labor office and the employer.
Revocation is a “notified act” (i.e., it must be received to be effective).
The telematic procedure does not change the nature of the act; rather, it ensures that resignations are dated and that the worker’s intention to terminate the contract is free and informed.
April 4, 2025
Incentives
Start of bonuses for self-employment in strategic sectors
“Cohesion Decree”
The implementing decree for Article 21 of the Cohesion Decree (Decree-Law No. 60/2024) has been published, introducing two incentives to promote self-employment in strategic sectors for the development of new technologies and the digital and ecological transition.
The incentives include financial support for the creation of startups and a full exemption from social security contributions for permanent hires.
They are available to unemployed individuals under 35 years old who start a business in Italy between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.
Eligible individuals can request an exemption for up to three years (no later than December 31, 2028) of up to €800 per month.
Strategic sectors include manufacturing; supply of electricity, gas, steam, air conditioning, and water; sewerage systems; waste management and remediation; construction; transport and storage; information and communication services; professional, scientific, and technical activities; rental; travel agencies; business support services; education; healthcare and social assistance; arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation; and other service activities.
March 15, 2025
Sickness and injury
Sickness allowance must be granted to retired employees in subordinate work
INPS (Italian Social Security Authority)
INPS clarified the rules regarding sickness allowance for retired employees who are still working.
In general, these workers are not exempt from sickness insurance contributions, which remain an obligation for the employer if required by the sector and job category.
However, receiving a sickness allowance is incompatible with some types of pensions.
Specifically, those receiving a disability pension cannot also receive a sickness allowance, as both benefits serve as wage replacements.
Finally, INPS reiterated that retirees enrolled in the “separate management” scheme are not eligible for sickness or hospitalization benefits and are not required to pay additional contributions for such benefits.
