The origin and evolution of the compulsory insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases in italy

Authors

  • Giuseppe Ludovico Universidad de Milán

Abstract

In Italy the origin of the mandatory insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases has been characterized by an intense debate that follows the subsequent evolution of this protection. Even today the relations between the mandatory insurance and the liability are subject to opposite opinions that cause many uncertainties on the interpretation and application of the relevant legislation; the uncertainties increased when under the framework of the civil liability new type of damages - not fully covered by the insurance - arose. Starting from an overview of the different positions of the debate, the text analyzes the many issues that make uncertain the relationship between the two protections, proposing a clear distinction that is consistent with their constitutional functions.

Keywords:

accidents at work, occupational diseases, insurance social system, damages, social benefits

Author Biography

Giuseppe Ludovico, Universidad de Milán

Profesor de Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social del pre y posgrado de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Milán y Profesor de Derecho del Trabajo del posgrado en la Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía de la Universidad de Milán; con posgrado en Especialización en Derecho de Trabajo por la Universidad de Parma, Doctorado en Derecho del Trabajo por la Universidad de Bologna, miembro de la Asociación Italiana del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social. Abogado.