Future of Work

EU Official Journal Publishes European Parliament Resolution on AI and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace

In May 2026 the EU Official Journal published the European Parliament’s detailed resolution on digitalisation, AI and algorithmic management in the workplace, setting out a blueprint for future EU rules on workplace AI systems. If followed, the recommendations would drive new obligations on transparency, human oversight, data protection and occupational health and safety for employers using algorithmic management tools across the EU, reshaping HR, compliance and technology strategies over the next few years.

8 May 2026, 07:28eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

California SB 951 Proposes Worker Technological Displacement Act

California Senate Bill 951, as amended in April 2026, would create the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, requiring 90-day advance notice, detailed disclosures, and hiring protections when AI or other automation displaces workers or ends hiring for affected roles. If enacted, this would significantly expand WARN-type obligations for large public and public-sector employers in California, forcing earlier planning around automation decisions, new EDD reporting workflows, and more formal redeployment processes for displaced workers.

13 Apr 2026, 18:19leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Germany (BAuA) Publishes Work and Research Programme 2026–2029

Germany’s BAuA has released its 2026–2029 Work and Research Programme, establishing the strategic roadmap for occupational health, chemicals regulation, and product safety. Companies should anticipate future shifts in German regulatory enforcement, market surveillance priorities, and technical guidance as these research themes transition into policy initiatives.

28 Mar 2026, 09:34baua.deGermany

Brazilian Chamber Committee Approves Bill on AI Use in the Workplace

Brazil is advancing legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, focusing on algorithmic transparency and the prevention of mental health risks. Employers should prepare for new governance duties in recruitment and management, including mandatory audits of automated systems and potential collective bargaining on automation.

27 Mar 2026, 20:14camara.leg.brBrazil

Germany (DGUV) Publishes Guidance on Psychological Strain From AI at Work

German social accident insurance authorities have issued formal guidance on managing psychosocial and physical health risks arising from AI integration in the workplace. Employers must now incorporate AI-specific stressors into occupational health and safety risk assessments and ensure workforce AI literacy to meet evolving EU AI Act compliance expectations.

27 Mar 2026, 07:00forum.dguv.deGermany

Poland Labour Protection Council Adopts Resolution on Age‑Adapted Working Conditions for Workers 50+

Poland has issued a formal resolution calling for systemic ergonomic and organizational workplace adaptations to support an aging workforce. Companies should anticipate heightened labor inspection focus on age-management strategies and ergonomic standards as demographic risks become a regulatory priority.

26 Mar 2026, 11:19rop.sejm.gov.plPoland

Minnesota Senate Proposes Regulation of Electronic Monitoring Tools in Employment (SF 4686)

Minnesota introduced legislation 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.

25 Mar 2026, 21:36revisor.mn.govUnited States

Minnesota House Introduces Bill Regulating Electronic Monitoring Tools in Employment Settings

Minnesota is proposing strict new regulations on workplace electronic monitoring and AI-driven decision-making, targeting a September 2026 compliance deadline for existing systems. Businesses must integrate human oversight into automated HR processes and implement robust data governance to mitigate substantial civil penalties and litigation risks.

21 Mar 2026, 15:48revisor.mn.govUnited States

BSI Seeks Views On Draft ISO 45008 Remote Working Health And Safety Standard

ISO has launched a global consultation on the draft ISO 45008 standard for remote and hybrid work health and safety, open for comment until April 2026. This standard will establish a new international benchmark for managing off-site occupational risks, requiring organizations to integrate remote working into formal HSE management systems.

18 Mar 2026, 16:31bsigroup.comGlobal

Poland PIP To Draft OHS Law Changes For Non-Employee Work

Poland is drafting legislative changes to extend mandatory occupational health and safety protections to non-employee workers, including contractors and outsourced staff. Businesses should anticipate higher compliance costs and expanded liability as safety requirements for flexible labor models are aligned with traditional employment standards.

12 Mar 2026, 12:45pip.gov.plPoland

Brazil CCJC To Debate 36-Hour Workweek Amendment (PEC 221/2019) With Labour Minister

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is advancing public hearings and ministerial debates on constitutional amendments to reduce the statutory workweek to 36 hours and eliminate 6x1 shift patterns. Businesses should prepare for long-term operational restructuring and increased labor costs as the legislative momentum for significant working-time reform gains traction.

11 Mar 2026, 11:42camara.leg.brBrazil

Norway To Develop New Maritime Strategy For Security And Green Transition

Norway is developing a comprehensive national maritime strategy for 2026 focused on security, industrial competitiveness, and the green transition. Stakeholders should prepare for long-term policy shifts in maritime infrastructure, decarbonization mandates, and digital operational standards.

8 Mar 2026, 14:28regjeringen.noNorway

European Parliament Debates AI and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace

The European Parliament has formally signaled its intent to introduce new EU-level legislation regulating artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace. Companies should prepare for future mandates on transparency and human oversight as the EU seeks to close regulatory gaps in occupational health and safety and workforce monitoring.

7 Mar 2026, 14:11europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Italy Ministry of Labour Adopts Guidelines for AI in the Workplace (D.M. 180/2025)

Italy has issued national guidelines for AI in the workplace to align with the EU AI Act ahead of its 2026 application. Employers should use this framework to establish human-centric governance, ensuring transparency and psychosocial risk management in automated HR and operational systems.

6 Mar 2026, 16:27lavoro.gov.itItaly

US House Reports Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Limiting Use of Benefits in Employee Tests

The US House has advanced legislation prohibiting federal agencies from using the provision of benefits as a factor in determining worker classification. This reduces the legal risk of worker reclassification for businesses offering portable benefits, providing greater flexibility for gig economy and contractor-based workforce models.

25 Feb 2026, 19:25govinfo.govUnited States

Italy INAIL Examines Occupational Exoskeletons and Worker Safety in New Monograph

Italy’s INAIL has published a comprehensive technical monograph establishing safety and health standards for the deployment of occupational exoskeletons in industrial workplaces. This guidance provides a critical benchmark for risk assessments and ergonomic planning when integrating wearable robotics into operations to mitigate long-term physical strain and liability.

24 Feb 2026, 19:17ciip-consulta.itItaly

Germany (BAuA) Publishes Survey Results on Temporary Agency Work: Higher Satisfaction, Changing Burdens

Germany's BAuA has published new data revealing a significant rise in psychosocial demands and job satisfaction within the temporary agency workforce. Employers should prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny of mental health risk assessments and working conditions for flexible labor as occupational health priorities shift.

23 Feb 2026, 13:54baua.deGermany

UN 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 released a report examining the interplay between population trends, technological advancement, and global sustainable development goals. This signals a shift toward integrating demographic and ESG priorities into future technology governance and research investment frameworks.

23 Feb 2026, 13:42docs.un.orgGlobal

Basque 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. Businesses should expect intensified, AI-supported enforcement targeting heat stress protocols and the legal classification of employment in emerging work models.

22 Feb 2026, 15:03euskadi.eusSpain

Programmes and Interventions on Population, Technology and Research in the Context of Sustainable Development: Report of the Secretary-General

The UN Secretary-General's 2026 report advocates for rights-based governance of AI and digital technologies to address global digital divides and demographic shifts. This signals a global push for mandatory human rights due diligence and safety-by-design for digital products, increasing compliance expectations for AI systems and data-driven services.

20 Feb 2026, 06:34docs.un.orgGlobal