Abstract

In the essay the author examines if there can be a transfer of undertaking or part of undertaking in the event that, in an intensive-work activity, the new contractor employ an essential part of the employees of precedent contractor. Providing an interpretation of the Italian legislation (i.e. art. 2112 civil code, art. 29, par. 3, legislative decree n. 276/2003 and art. 7, legislative decree n. 23/2015) in accordance with European Community directive n. 2001/23, as interpreted by European Court of Justice, it is believed that, under certain conditions examined within the contribution, the answer can be positive.