A story that marks an important precedent for those who work from home. A sixty-year-old woman, an employee of the legal department of the University of Padua, fractured her ankle in two places while carrying out her smart working activity. The fall, which occurred on April 8, 2022 inside his home, required hospitalization and surgery.
Recognition of the injury
After long evaluations, Inail recognized the disability at 9%, confirming that the accident was included among accidents at work. The definitive confirmation came with the sentence of the Court of Padua, issued on 8 May, but made public only in recent days through the Fgu Gilda Unams union. This case establishes a clear principle: the workplace is no longer limited to traditional offices, but also includes your home when you are smart working.
A win for remote workers
The case of the Paduan employee represents a significant victory for all those who operate in agile mode. Equalizing safety between the office and home means fully recognizing workers’ rights, even in domestic contexts, and underlines the importance of clear rules that protect health and safety in every working scenario.
This episode brings to light a topic that is still poorly regulated: how to protect employees who work remotely? The Court of Padua has shown how, when faced with an accident that occurs during work even at home, the right to compensation and disability must be recognized. A decision that could pave the way for future similar cases, making smart working a real working environment in all respects.
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