Italian Court of Cassation Approves Union Relations via WhatsApp During COVID-19 Emergency

The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled out the classification of anti-union conduct when exchanges between employer and union took place via WhatsApp rather than through traditional channels during the COVID-19 emergency. The decision establishes that the use of WhatsApp for union relations is acceptable if dialogue between the parties is guaranteed. This jurisprudence concerns the processing of personal data and the adaptation of professional communication practices during the health emergency period.