Protection of workers with oncological, chronic or disabling conditions: regulatory updates and prospects for substantive equality

Article by Roberta Toschi

In 2025, important new provisions were introduced to protect workers affected by oncological, chronic or disabling diseases, with the aim of ensuring the genuine implementation of the principle of substantive equality.

Although some limitations remain, these measures represent a significant step towards a system that truly places the individual at the centre, supporting them through treatment, social reintegration and the return to professional life.

The full article is available on Il diario del lavoro.