The Court of Brescia has deemed the measure adopted by a Brescia-based company against one of its employees with over 14 years of seniority to be "completely disproportionate."

The man, who was fired for stealing 1 euro and 60 cents from the coffee machine at work, has been awarded 18 euros in compensation. monthly payment .

The company had ordered the dismissal for just cause , alleging misappropriation of funds. Brescia Labor Judge Natalia Pala found these allegations inadequately proven.

Although the judge acknowledged that the employment relationship had been terminated, he ordered the company to pay the worker compensation equal to 18 months' salary. The employee had not requested reinstatement and accepted the compensation.

(Unioneonline/ns)

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