# INPS Naspi eligibility for victims of violence

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inps-naspi-eligibility-for-victims-of-violence
> Updated: 2026-08-28T20:56:36.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Italian Institute of Social Security (INPS) has clarified the eligibility criteria for the Naspi unemployment benefit regarding employees who resign due to violence, threats, or harassment. 

Under these guidelines, resignations resulting from persecutory conduct, stalking, or gender violence may be classified as having ‘just cause.’ This classification treats the resignation as involuntary unemployment, similar to a dismissal, allowing claimants to receive the full benefit without penalties. 

To qualify, applicants must provide documented evidence showing that the violence or harassment made continued employment impossible. This includes instances where the aggressor is outside the workplace, provided there is a clear functional link to the job. The INPS noted that each case is assessed individually to ensure the circumstances meet legal criteria, aligning with previous Constitutional Court rulings regarding external circumstances that prevent workers from performing their duties.

## Claims

- INPS clarified via message 2540/2026 that workers leaving jobs due to stalking or gender violence may be eligible for Naspi unemployment benefits. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Violence committed by a person external to the company can constitute just cause for resignation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eligibility for Naspi is not automatic and requires proof of a concrete link between the violence suffered and the necessity to leave the job. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- According to ruling 269/2002, resignations can be considered involuntary if external circumstances make it impossible to continue original duties. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: INPS clarifies Naspi eligibility for victims of violence

INPS clarifies that Italian workers resigning due to stalking or gender violence may qualify for Naspi benefits if they prove a direct link between the violence and their departure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inps-clarifies-naspi-eligibility-for-victims-of-violence

### 2026-08-02: INPS extends Naspi to workers who quit over violence and harassment

INPS says workers forced to quit due to violence or persecution can claim full Naspi benefits, treating the resignations as involuntary unemployment when documented evidence shows a work‑related safety risk.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-tax-authority-issues-august-2026-fiscal-deadline-calendar-and-installment-options

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