Equal Pay and Pay Transparency: a discussion in Varese involving institutions, trade unions, businesses and the University of Insubria

Equal pay and pay transparency, with a focus on the opportunities and challenges that the new regulatory framework presents for businesses and workers in the Varese area. This is the theme of the event scheduled for Tuesday 13 October at Villa Recalcati, in the Council Chamber at Piazza Libertà 1 in Varese, from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

The event will bring together representatives of institutions, trade unions, business associations, the corporate sector and the University of Insubria to take stock of equal pay and pay transparency in light of Decree 96/2026 and the transposition of the European directive.

Following participant registration, scheduled for 2 pm, and the institutional greetings, Anna Danesi, Equality Councillor of the University of Insubria, will open the proceedings at 2.30 pm. At 3 pm, the focus will shift to the regulatory framework with a contribution from Lilli Casano, Associate Professor of Labour Law at the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures of the University of Insubria, who will discuss the developments following the transposition of the European directive.

At 3.30 pm, a round table will bring together several key local stakeholders. Speakers will include Gaia Angelo, Head of Gender Policies at Cgil Varese; Paola Gilardoni, Secretary of Ust Cisl dei Laghi; Nicol Medina of the Varese Territorial Coordination of Uil Lombardia; Amanda Bascialla, HR Manager at Confapi Varese; Gianluca Bianchi, Head of the Labour Legislation Area at Confindustria Varese; and Lino Gallina, Secretary General of Confcommercio Uniascom Province of Varese.

The discussion will continue at 4.15 pm with a session devoted to company experiences. Contributions will be provided by Maria Chiara Pintore, Finance & HR Manager at CB Ferrari Srl; Andrea Calò, People & Culture Business Partner ISC & Industrial Relations Specialist at Carlsberg Italia Spa; and Gaja Garofalo, Human Resources Manager at Seconda Strada Srl.

A question-and-answer session is scheduled for 5 pm, while the closing remarks at 5.25 pm will be delivered by Patrizia Pancanti, Deputy Equality Councillor. The event will be moderated by Michele Mancino, Deputy Editor of Varesenews. The day will conclude at 5.30 pm with an aperitif.

The initiative aims to connect the new legislative framework with its practical impact on the world of work, encouraging dialogue among those responsible for implementing the rules, those representing workers, and those who manage personnel policies and pay systems within companies on a daily basis.