Future of Work
Policy and regulatory initiatives addressing the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation on the workforce, including reskilling, job displacement, and evolving employment models.
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Germany (BAuA) Publishes Work and Research Programme 2026–2029
Germany’s BAuA has published its 2026–2029 Work and Research Programme, setting the strategic agenda for occupational health, chemicals regulation, and product safety. Businesses should monitor these focus areas as they will shape future German regulatory initiatives, market surveillance priorities, and technical guidance through 2029.
GermanyBrazilian Chamber Committee Approves Bill on AI Use in the Workplace
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has advanced legislation (PL 3088/2024) to regulate AI in the workplace, introducing new protections against algorithmic discrimination and health risks. Employers face emerging governance duties for AI-driven recruitment and management, requiring proactive transparency measures and potential collective bargaining on automation.
BrazilGermany (DGUV) Publishes Guidance on Psychological Strain From AI at Work
The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) has issued guidance on managing the psychological and physical health risks associated with artificial intelligence in the workplace. Employers must integrate AI-specific psychosocial stressors into OSH risk assessments and ensure "AI literacy" for staff to align with EU AI Act requirements and mitigate workplace health liabilities.
GermanyPoland Labour Protection Council Adopts Resolution on Age‑Adapted Working Conditions for Workers 50+
Poland's Council for Labour Protection has issued a resolution calling for systemic ergonomic and organizational workplace adaptations for workers aged 50+. Businesses should anticipate increased labor inspection focus on age-management strategies and ergonomic standards to mitigate demographic risks and ensure compliance.
PolandMinnesota Senate Proposes Regulation of Electronic Monitoring Tools in Employment (SF 4686)
Minnesota introduced SF 4686 in March 2026 to strictly regulate workplace electronic monitoring, AI-driven decision-making, and worker data privacy. If enacted, businesses must overhaul data governance and vendor contracts to mitigate joint liability risks and substantial daily penalties for non-compliance.
United StatesMinnesota House Introduces Bill Regulating Electronic Monitoring Tools in Employment Settings
Minnesota introduced HF 4451 to regulate workplace electronic monitoring and AI-driven decision-making, proposing a compliance deadline of September 2026. Businesses must integrate human oversight into automated HR processes and enhance data transparency to manage new litigation risks and strict enforcement penalties.
United StatesBSI Seeks Views On Draft ISO 45008 Remote Working Health And Safety Standard
ISO has opened a global consultation on the draft ISO 45008 standard for remote and hybrid work health and safety, closing April 23, 2026. This standard will establish the global benchmark for managing off-site occupational risks, requiring employers to evolve HSE systems beyond traditional office environments.
GlobalPoland PIP To Draft OHS Law Changes For Non-Employee Work
Poland’s National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) has announced plans to draft legislative amendments extending mandatory occupational health and safety (OHS) protections to non-employee workers, including those on civil-law contracts and outsourcing arrangements. Businesses should prepare for increased compliance obligations and liability risks as safety standards for flexible labor models are harmonized with traditional employment requirements.
PolandBrazil CCJC To Debate 36-Hour Workweek Amendment (PEC 221/2019) With Labour Minister
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies is advancing debates on constitutional amendments to reduce the statutory workweek to 36 hours and eliminate the 6x1 shift pattern. If adopted, these changes will require long-term restructuring of workforce operations, shift scheduling, and labor cost modeling for all businesses in Brazil.
BrazilNorway To Develop New Maritime Strategy For Security And Green Transition
Norway is developing a new national maritime strategy for 2026, focusing on strengthening maritime security, industrial competitiveness, and the green transition. Stakeholders should prepare for long-term policy shifts in maritime infrastructure, decarbonization mandates, and digital operational standards as Norway updates its regulatory framework.
NorwayEuropean Parliament Debates AI and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace
The European Parliament has signaled a clear intent to regulate AI and algorithmic management in the workplace, identifying critical gaps in existing EU labor and safety frameworks. Companies should prepare for future mandates on transparency and human oversight as the EU moves toward binding rules for AI-driven workforce monitoring and psychosocial risk management.
European UnionItaly Ministry of Labour Adopts Guidelines for AI in the Workplace (D.M. 180/2025)
Italy has adopted national guidelines (D.M. 180/2025) for AI in the workplace to facilitate alignment with the EU AI Act before its August 2026 application. Businesses should leverage this framework to integrate human oversight and psychosocial risk assessments into their AI governance and HR deployment strategies.
ItalyUS House Reports Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Limiting Use of Benefits in Employee Tests
The US House has advanced the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320), a bill prohibiting federal authorities from using the provision of benefits as a factor in determining employee status. This development supports the expansion of portable benefits for gig workers and contractors by reducing the legal risk of worker reclassification for businesses.
United StatesItaly INAIL Examines Occupational Exoskeletons and Worker Safety in New Monograph
Italy’s INAIL has issued comprehensive technical guidance on the health and safety implications of occupational exoskeletons in the workplace. This monograph establishes a benchmark for risk assessments and ergonomics planning when deploying wearable robotics to mitigate physical strain.
ItalyGermany (BAuA) Publishes Survey Results on Temporary Agency Work: Higher Satisfaction, Changing Burdens
Germany’s BAuA has released new survey data highlighting a shift in temporary agency work toward higher job satisfaction but increased psychosocial demands. Companies should anticipate continued regulatory focus on mental health and psychosocial risk assessments for flexible workforces as occupational health priorities evolve.
GermanyUN Secretary-General Issues Report on Population, Technology and Research in the Context of Sustainable Development (E/CN.9/2026/2)
The UN Secretary-General has published a report (E/CN.9/2026/2) exploring the intersection of population dynamics, technological innovation, and sustainable development. This document sets the stage for future global policy debates on technology governance, signaling a shift toward aligning research and innovation with long-term ESG and demographic priorities.
GlobalBasque Country Labour Inspectorate Presents 2025 Enforcement Results And 2026–2028 Management Plan
The Basque Labour Inspectorate has launched its 2026–2028 Management Plan, prioritizing occupational health and safety, contract fraud, and the regulation of digital and platform work. Employers should prepare for intensified, AI-supported enforcement focused on heat stress protocols and the legal classification of employment in emerging work models.
SpainProgrammes and Interventions on Population, Technology and Research in the Context of Sustainable Development: Report of the Secretary-General
The UN Secretary-General issued a report in January 2026 calling for rights-based governance of AI and digital technologies to address global digital divides and demographic shifts. This signals a push for mandatory human rights due diligence in tech and the expansion of data protection frameworks, increasing compliance expectations for digital products and AI systems.
GlobalUS House Introduces H.R. 7585 on Workers in Industries Affected by Rapidly Evolving Technologies
A new US House bill (H.R. 7585) has been introduced to address workforce transitions in industries disrupted by rapidly evolving technologies. Businesses should monitor this for potential federal mandates on worker retraining, job displacement reporting, and evolving labor standards linked to technological adoption.
United StatesUS Senate Introduces S.3877 on Worker Needs in Technology-Impacted Industries
The US Senate has introduced S.3877 to address workforce displacement and transition needs in industries impacted by rapidly evolving technologies. This proposal signals an emerging federal focus on labor resilience, potentially shaping future human capital disclosure requirements and social responsibility benchmarks.
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