Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Commission's up to bat with a proposition hovering around the protection of workers from potential hazards associated with digital communication networks in the employment sphere.
In the lovely Saxony, Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW scored a hearty 12%, while the SPD netted 7%, and the Greens snagged 6%. With these numbers, they share power with the CDU in the liberated state. Regrettably, the Left seems destined to vanish from the state parliament, settling for a dismal 3%.
Over in Thuringia, the far-right AfD stands strong at 30%, closely followed by the CDU with 22%. The BSW hasn't taken a backseat either, regaling a cheerful 17%. The Left, still commandeered by Bodo Ramelow, stands victorious at 14%. The SPD trails behind with 7%, and the Greens struggle to reignite their presence in the state parliament, managing a mere 4%.
On Sunday, we'll witness the birth of new state legislatures in both Thuringia and Saxony. Forsa polled 1005 eligible voters in each state between Tuesday and Thursday for RTL and n-tv.
In Thuringia, the CDU and BSW grapple for dominance, while the Left fights to maintain its grip. On the flip side, the Left in Saxony appears on the verge of relinquishing power, as evidenced by their plummeting poll numbers.
Dive Deeper:
When it comes to the proposed mandate for safeguarding workers from digital communication network hazards in employment, a handful of regulations and guidelines aim to secure worker safety and well-being in digital workplaces.
- Strict Data Protection Regulations:
- With active parental controls, app and operating system providers are barred from processing collected data for any purpose other than fulfilling legal obligations.
- Cybersecurity and Incident Response:
- The EU Cybersecurity Act fortifies the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), and propels an EU-wide cybersecurity certification framework for ICT products, services, and processes, including components like incident response and risk assessment.
- Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA):
- DORA enacts uniform requirements for the security of network and information systems within the financial sector, encompassing ICT risk management, incident reporting, and digital operational resilience testing.
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Directives:
- EU-OSHA incorporates digital workplace risks into existing OSH directives, addressing issues like technostress, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and AI-mediated labor relations. Sector-specific digital safety standards also crop up to cater to unique risks in distinct industries such as manufacturing and healthcare.
- Right to Disconnect:
- As the "Right to Disconnect" legislation gets stronger, legal safeguards for digital workers are reinforced for addressing risks like work intensification and burnout in digital environments.
- AI Governance and Transparency:
- Transparent AI governance advocates require companies to disclose the criteria used in AI-based performance evaluations, ensuring fairness and preventing excessive monitoring in digital workplaces.
These measures aim to safeguard workers from digital communication network hazards by maintaining strict data protection, bolstering cybersecurity, and implementing comprehensive OSH guidelines tailored to the digital workplace environment.
