In an article published in QuotidianoPiù by Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre, Gaspare Roma and Ilaria Uletto analyze Order No. 3261 of February 13, 2026, in which the Court of Cassation rules on the proportionality of disciplinary sanctions in cases involving violent conduct toward a disabled patient.
The Court states that, in services aimed at vulnerable individuals, the sensitive nature of the working environment does not mitigate responsibility; on the contrary, it requires an even higher level of professionalism and self-control. Stress cannot justify conduct that harms the integrity of the person receiving care.
Can a particularly stressful work environment reduce the disciplinary severity of violent conduct?
The Court of Cassation answers no: the very vulnerability of the individuals being assisted strengthens the bond of trust and may justify dismissal for just cause.
To learn more, an article by Gaspare Roma and Ilaria Uletto is available on QuotidianoPiù by Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre, providing an in-depth analysis of the order.