HIRING AND MANAGING STAFF

A Consolidated Act on Workplace Safety (Legislative Decree no. 81/2008) unities all legal provisions regarding health and safety in the workplace and is enforceable in all sectors. The Act provides an exhaustive explanation of the rules on safety, including the powers, responsibilities and functions that may be delegated.

Employees are entitled to elect a representative to deal with health and safety related matters, and to be trained on the peculiar risks to which the company is exposed.

The Constitution and the Civil Code impose a general obligation on employers to safeguard the physical integrity and moral personality of their employees.