Italian labor law: Conditions for dismissal due to store closures

In Italy, the closure of a retail outlet or branch is considered a legitimate objective reason for dismissal only under specific conditions. For a dismissal to be valid, the closure must be real and definitive, and the employer must demonstrate that they attempted 'repêchage'—the process of searching for alternative roles for the employee within the company.

If these conditions are not met, the dismissal is considered illegitimate and can be challenged by the worker. Legal protections include specific terms for contesting the decision and rights regarding compensation for the affected employees.