Tax & Social Security Italy draws the line on unemployment benefit after workplace transfers Distance alone is not enough to make a resignation one for just cause, Supreme Court rules, placing the focus on whether the employer’s transfer was lawful iStock.com/fab4istock Image Elisa Mapelli Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte Monday 02 November 2026 In Italy, an employer may change an employee’s place of work in the exercise of its managerial and organisational powers. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Contracts Why employers must align contract terms with real working arrangements Disputes New unfair dismissal protections for small business employees in Italy Artificial Intelligence AI, deepfakes, and digital evidence: Lessons from Italy’s courts Pay transparency Pay Transparency Directive: Italy implements it on time, but not without caveats