Italy NASpI unemployment benefit eligibility

In Italy, the National Social Security Institute (INPS) and labor regulations define specific conditions under which workers can access NASpI unemployment benefits following the cessation of employment.

Clarifications have been issued regarding workers who must resign due to stalking or gender-based violence. Such individuals may be eligible for benefits if they can demonstrate a ‘just cause’ for resignation, provided there is a documented link between the abuse and the need to leave employment to protect their health or safety. Required documentation includes medical records or police reports.

Additionally, the distinction between resignation and consensual termination is critical. A standard bilateral agreement between employer and employee is generally treated as a voluntary cessation of employment and does not automatically grant NASpI access. To qualify via consensual termination, the agreement must be reached through specific conciliation procedures, such as those involving the Territorial Labor Inspectorate. Other qualifying scenarios include dismissal for just cause or employer-mandated transfers.