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Abstract
The essay examines the employment inclusion of individuals with chronic illnesses and transplant recipients, focusing on the legal uncertainties arising from the absence of a coherent regulatory framework within the Italian legal system. Building on the supranational recognition of the biopsychosocial model of disability, it illustrates how existing protections have traditionally been drawn from disability law through interpretative means. The recent adoption of Legislative Decree No. 62/2024 introduces a unified and dynamic definition of disability, broadening the scope of applicable safeguards and enhancing legal certainty. This reform constitutes a pivotal development, paving the way for a more systematic and inclusive approach to the protection of workers with long-term health conditions, consistent with constitutional and EU principles of equality and non-discrimination.
Keywords
Chronic illness, Transplant recipients, Labour inclusion, Disability law, Biopsychosocial model.