Abstract

The essay examines the intricate relationships between labour law and legislation against mafia organized crime infiltration, focusing on the perspective of EU law. Two main areas of interest are analyzed: the first – of a technical-legal nature – concerns the balance between workers’ rights, freedom of enterprise, and the protection of public safety; the second – of an empirical nature – concerns the effectiveness of countermeasures against mafia organized crime and the adequacy of controls on businesses. Drawing upon the findings of the analysis, the essay aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by the legislation against organized crime and to formulate some possible development in order to guarantee a better balance between the interests at stake.