Author: Sini Mickelsson
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Algorithmic Management and Employer’s Right to Direct and Supervise the Work
Text written by Laura Immonen In Finnish labor law, work can be conducted as either an employee or an entrepreneur. The labor law status of platform workers, for example, food couriers and drive-haling drivers, has been a subject of discussion in Finland and other European Union member states for several years. The subject has been assessed…
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Taming the Unruly AI in the Workplace – The Role of the EU Legislation
Text written by Henni Parviainen Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming working life in unprecedented ways. Last week, at the WORK2025 conference in Turku, scholars from diverse fields came together to explore the theme of ‘Work in the Era of Unruly AI’. At AMEMPLOY, we are examining the legal implications of algorithmic management, and our three contributions to…
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Introduction to Algorithmic Management in Employment
Text written by Sini Mickelsson Algorithmic management refers to the use of algorithms and digital tools to coordinate, control, and evaluate workers’ performance. Algorithmic management systems are increasingly taking over tasks traditionally performed by human managers, ranging from assigning work schedules to monitoring productivity and, in extreme cases, even making hiring and firing decisions. Directing…