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Italy Employment Law Newsletter: COVID-19: Restrictive Measures Imposed on the Entire Territory of Italy

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On 9 March 2020, the Italian Government enacted a new decree, extending the restrictive measures initially foreseen only for the so-called “Orange Zone” to the entire territory of the Republic of Italy (more information on these measures in our last newsletter here).

Yesterday’s decree also introduced the following, new measures:

  • all crowds and gatherings are prohibited everywhere;
  • all sports events are suspended and sports facilities are closed;
  • other sports can take place outdoors provided that a minimum distance of 1 meter between individuals is met.

The Government also announced that it is currently planning other emergency measures aimed at mitigating economic consequences related to the Covid-19 breakout, such as:

  • additional social shock absorbers, with simplified procedures to access the same;
  • special measures for parents with children such as baby sitter vouchers and extraordinary parental leaves.
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Massimiliano (Max) Biolchini heads the Employment practice of Baker McKenzie Italy and is a member of the steering committee of the EMEA practice group. He joined Baker McKenzie in January 1999. He became local partner in the Milan office in 2004 and partner in 2011. His practice spans all areas of labor and employment advice, commercial agency and employment litigation.

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Uberto Percivalle is a partner in the Firm’s Milan office, where he has practiced since 1990. He focuses on employment law.

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Antonio Vicoli is a partner in the Employment & Compensation Practice Group of Baker McKenzie Italian offices. He is a multilingual lawyer with English proficiency. Antonio is professionally qualified under the laws of Italy and admitted to practice in Italy, enrolled with the Lawyers’ Bar of Milan.

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