Category: Yleinen

Text written by Annika Rosin, Associate Professor of Labour and Social Law, Faculty of Law, University of Turku, annros@utu.fi The organisation of working time is one of the main prerogatives of an employer stemming from its right to direct and control the employee. Additionally, several legal duties require working time management on behalf of the employer.…

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…

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…

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…