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Checklist: key checks before sending an extrajudicial challenge of dismissal

2 min read · Editorial oversight: Avv. Federico Papa

This checklist should be consulted immediately before sending or delivering the extrajudicial challenge of dismissal. It ensures that the document is valid and effective, preventing forfeiture of the right to contest the dismissal.

In brief

The extrajudicial challenge of a dismissal requires compliance with the 60-day statutory deadline from receipt of the notice of termination, pursuant to Art. 6 of Law 604/1966. The notice must unequivocally express the intention to challenge the measure and be sent via traceable means, such as certified email (PEC) or registered mail with advice of receipt. Its validity depends on the accurate identification of the recipient, inclusion of statutory references (Art. 32 of Law 183/2010), and signature by the employee or authorized representative. Within 180 days of dispatch, the filing of a court claim or a request for conciliation or arbitration must follow to avoid inefficacy.

1.
Verification of the 60-day deadline
Ensure that the dispatch date falls within 60 days of receiving the dismissal notice, pursuant to Art. 6 of Law 604/1966. Missing this deadline results in incurable forfeiture of the right to challenge.
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2.
Selection of a traceable delivery method
Ensure the use of certified email (PEC) or registered mail with return receipt. Ordinary mail does not provide legal proof of the date of receipt by the employer.
3.
Clear statement of the intent to challenge
Verify that the text unequivocally expresses the intention to challenge the dismissal. A mere request for clarification or justification does not prevent forfeiture under the law.
4.
Verification of recipient details
Check that the employer's corporate name and registered address are accurate and up to date. Errors in identifying the recipient may render the delivery void or ineffective.
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5.
Inclusion of correct legal references
Ensure that Art. 6 of Law 604/1966 and Art. 32 of Law 183/2010 are properly cited. These provisions define the statutory basis and deadlines for the challenge procedure.
6.
Verification of structural completeness
Ensure the document includes all essential elements: sender, recipient, factual premises, formal declaration of challenge, reservation of rights and remedies, place, date, and signature.
7.
Verification of signature
Confirm that the document is signed by the employee or by an authorized representative provided with a power of attorney. The lack of a valid signature prevents the legal attribution of the act to the sender.
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Calendar entry for the subsequent 180-day deadline
Schedule the filing of the court claim or the request for conciliation or arbitration within 180 days of dispatching the extrajudicial challenge. Failure to meet this second deadline renders the extrajudicial challenge ineffective.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if I get the dismissal receipt date wrong?

If the error leads to sending the notice after the 60th day from actual receipt, the right to challenge the dismissal is permanently lost pursuant to Art. 6 of Law 604/1966.

Is an extrajudicial challenge sufficient to set aside a dismissal?

No. The extrajudicial challenge only prevents the first statutory forfeiture. To avoid inefficacy, within the following 180 days the employee must file a court application or request conciliation or arbitration.