# Italian labor and safety inspections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-labor-and-safety-inspections > Updated: 2026-09-21T06:02:47.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Italian authorities have conducted a series of inspections across different regions to combat illegal labor and workplace safety violations. In Palermo, an operation involving the Carabinieri Labor Inspectorate and the INPS targeted various commercial sectors, including clothing stores and beauty centers. The inspections identified irregular practices in six out of eight examined companies, resulting in the suspension of four businesses and fines totaling over €100,000. Officials reported the employment of 17 workers, six of whom were undocumented, and identified several employers, including Italian and Chinese nationals. In the province of Cagliari, a joint inspection by the Carabinieri and the Labor Inspectorate Nucleus revealed similar violations. A company was issued over 15,000 euros in administrative sanctions following the discovery of undocumented workers and a lack of mandatory safety documentation and personnel. These actions are part of broader provincial and national efforts to protect worker rights and prevent unfair competition. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Cagliari: Company fined over 15,000 euros for labor and safety violations An inspection in the province of Cagliari resulted in over 15,000 euros in fines for a company due to undocumented workers and workplace safety violations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cagliari-company-fined-over-15000-euros-for-labor-and-safety-violations ### 2026-09-19: Palermo authorities crack down on illegal labor and safety violations Authorities in Palermo conducted inspections of eight companies, finding six irregular due to illegal labor and safety violations, resulting in multiple suspensions and over €100,000 in fines and sanctions. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-labor-and-safety-violations --- Cite as: Italian labor and safety inspections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-labor-and-safety-inspections