Community news

21/12/23

A European Forum dedicated to AI and the world of work

The European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2023, which took place on 16 and 17 November (in Brussels and online), aimed to explore the potential of AI to create a world where no one is left behind and where technological advances do not compromise workers' rights.

Abroad

21/12/23

GERMANY: “We can and must use AI to make work safer”

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on the world of work and occupational safety. We can and must use it to make work safer”, said Stefan Hussy, Director General of the German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV), which is already using AI for a variety of purposes.

Community news

21/12/23

Provisional EU agreement on the world’s first AI rules

After three days of marathon negotiations, the Council Presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the proposed regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) on 9 December, first legislative proposition in the world.

Community news

21/12/23

Construction: a week of coordinated action in 12 EU countries

From 16 to 22 October 2023, cooperation between the national authorities of 12 EU countries, supported by the European Labour Authority, enabled 196 companies to be audited, 16 construction sites to be inspected, 400 workers to be questioned and various irregularities to be remedied with regard to working conditions in the construction sector.

Community news

13/12/23

Platform working: compromise on the draft European directive

On 13 December, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the proposal for a directive to improve the working conditions and social rights of digital platform workers. In particular, the text aims to ensure the correct classification of their employment status and to introduce rules on algorithmic management and the use of artificial intelligence.

Abroad

24/11/23

SPAIN: analysis of workplace mortality between 2020 and 2022

The National Institute for Health and Safety at Work (INSST) has analysed the 572 fatal accidents at work (excluding commuting accidents, traffic accidents and accidents involving covids) that have been studied over the period 2020-2022. In addition to gaining a better understanding of the causes, the aim is to define appropriate measures to prevent any recurrence.