On 11 November 2025 the European Parliament’s Committee Employment and Social Affairs adopted its legislative initiative report “Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work“ (2025/2080 (INL)). The report calls on the European Commission to submit a legislative proposal on algorithmic management in the workplace.
Ahead of the plenary vote, Bitkom would like to argue for the rejection of report 2025/2080 (INL) for the following reasons:
In Bitkom’s view there is currently no need for additional AI specific labour legislation. Existing legislation – notably the AI Act, the General Data Protection Regulation and the Platform Work Directive – already provides comprehensive rules for the deployment and use of AI in the workplace, offering sufficient safeguards for workers' rights and safety. In this context, the well-established acquis on working conditions, occupational health and safety, and equality also play a relevant role.
New legislation on algorithmic management would duplicate regulatory requirements where the scope of different legislative instruments overlaps. Ultimately, duplication leads to incoherence and legal uncertainty, as well as placing an administrative burden on businesses and public organisations striving to ensure compliance with multiple layers of regulatory requirements.
Given the implementation timelines for the AI Act and the Platform Work Directive, introducing further AI legislation at this stage would be premature. Before introducing new legislation, these frameworks must first be fully implemented and evaluated in terms of their effectiveness, practicality, and impact on European digital innovation and competitiveness.
Finally, new legislation on algorithmic management would undermine the EU's efforts to simplify regulation and promote competitiveness.
