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[Temporary work].

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  • 1Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro, Università degli Studi di Pavia.

Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|August 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Temporary work in Italy involves a complex web of responsibilities. Temporary agencies are responsible for medical supervision, while user firms handle economic and training duties to ensure worker safety and health.

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Area of Science:

  • Labour Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Human Resources Management

Context:

  • The Italian labor market has evolved with the introduction of temporary work, creating new employment relationships.
  • Temporary work agencies act as intermediaries, placing workers in client firms without direct employment.
  • Act n. 196 of 1997 regulates temporary work in Italy.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the division of responsibility for prevention, safety, and health in workplaces involving temporary workers.
  • To clarify the legal obligations of temporary work agencies and user firms regarding worker well-being.
  • To ensure the protection of temporary workers' health within the complex bilateral relations established.

Summary:

  • Temporary work creates a tripartite relationship, with the primary contract between the temporary agency and the worker.
  • The provider firm (temporary agency) is responsible for contributions, security, aid, and insurance against accidents and diseases.
  • Medical supervision is primarily the responsibility of the occupational health consultant from the temporary agency, in collaboration with the user firm's consultant.

Impact:

  • User firms are responsible for providing essential information and training to temporary workers.
  • This division of responsibility aims to protect workers' health, aligning with EU and national legislation.
  • Clarifies legal accountability for occupational health and safety in the context of temporary employment models.

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