Sergio Alberto Codella on HR Link: “Trump puts DEIA employees on paid leave: could this be possible in Italy?”

In his article on HR Link, Sergio Alberto Codella analyzes the Trump administration’s decision to place federal employees of offices dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) on paid leave. He then shifts focus to the Italian context: could such a measure be implemented under our legal system?

Through a labor law analysis, the article highlights how, in Italy, paid leave is primarily designed to protect workers and is rarely applicable for organizational decisions made by employers. It also examines the protective mechanisms available in the Italian system, such as social safety nets and wage guarantee funds, in cases of office or departmental closures.

Read the full article at this link.