Stronger legislation than the European Commission envisages is needed to regulate AI and protect workers. Aida Ponce Del Castillo* Artificial Intelligence (AI) is of strategic importance for the European Union: the European Commission frequently affirms that ‘artificial intelligence with a purpose, can make Europe a world leader’. Recently, the commissioner …
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New working arrangements could hold out more self-determination for workers. Too often they have meant more stress. Rolf Schmucker* The pandemic, which has been going on for almost two years, has brought about many changes in the world of work. These include the undoing of limits on working hours, increased …
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A framework agreement between the social partners should ensure job security and worker involvement are prioritised across the European Union. Esther Lynch The announcement of jobs losses around Europe as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has become an almost daily occurrence, as all sectors struggle to cope with the …
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The pandemic has seen a surge in remote working. Collective agreements are needed to ensure individual autonomy, rather than monitored isolation, is the outcome. Christy Hoffman and Sharan Burrow In the years to come, we may look back at 2020 as an inflection point. A pivotal moment when large numbers …
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The coronavirus crisis has spurred the growth of online work. The genie is not going back in the bottle and we must plan for a future of ‘decent digiwork’. Maria Mexi The trend of working online from afar is experiencing a crucial boost, as Covid-19 compels companies and organisations …
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