Several trends are likely to shape employer compliance and workforce management in the coming months:
· The implementation of the AI Act is changing the workplace, introducing new obligations for employers and the requirement for meaningful human oversightwhen using AI systems for recruitment or performance evaluation;
· Employers face heightened scrutiny regarding workplace health and safety, particularly with new measures and inspections introduced to protect employees fromheat-related risks during the summer season;
· Significant legislative reforms are altering dismissal protections and fixed-term contractsin certain jurisdictions, seeking to balance employer flexibility with employee security;
· National courts continue to clarify rules surrounding probationary period dismissals,non-compete agreements, and occupational diseases.
A special feature of this edition isour Partner Spotlight interview with Matteo Amici (Andersen inItaly), who shares practical insights on the implementation challenges arising from the EU AI Act in the workplace.
