On 7 October 2024, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a round table titled “Approaches to Legal Regulation of the Labour Sphere in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Other Digital Technologies” at MIND, held within the Labour Law Days of the Research School of Labour Law.
The discussion brought together experts to explore critical topics at the intersection of labour law and technological advancement, including:
- Legal regulation of artificial intelligence through the lens of legislative processes: how can legal reforms adapt the world of work to emerging technologies, and what risks should labour market stakeholders be aware of?;
- Key challenges to labour law arising from automation and AI, including the introduction of technologies such as smart workwear;
- Improving the procedures for assigning social benefits using IT solutions;
- The impact of AI on labour law in the context of platform-based employment: international regulatory experience, current gaps in Kazakhstan’s legal framework, and prospects for development;
- Emerging issues related to the interaction of mediation and artificial intelligence in pre-trial and judicial settlement of labour disputes;
- Strengthening employee protections and guarantees in labour legislation concerning the use of AI.
The round table concluded with an open discussion, during which participants examined international legal initiatives such as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and the Directive on Improving Working Conditions in Platform Work. These exchanges offered valuable insights into the development of Kazakhstan’s labour legislation in the context of digital transformation.
