EU-Wide Regulation
| Regulation | Reference | Status | Source |
|---|
| EU AI Act |
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 |
In force (phased: Aug 2025–Aug 2027) |
eur-lex.europa.eu |
| Platform Work Directive |
Directive (EU) 2024/2831 |
Transposition by 2 Dec 2026 |
eur-lex.europa.eu |
| Pay Transparency Directive |
Directive (EU) 2023/970 |
Transposition by 7 Jun 2026 |
eur-lex.europa.eu |
| EU Data Act |
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 |
In force |
eur-lex.europa.eu |
| GDPR |
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 |
In force |
eur-lex.europa.eu (Art 22, 35, 88) |
| Quality Jobs Act |
Proposed |
Expected Q4 2026 |
europarl.europa.eu |
Germany
| Law | Full Name | Status | Key Provisions | Source |
|---|
| BetrVG |
Betriebsverfassungsgesetz |
In force |
§87(1) Nr. 6, §90, §111 |
gesetze-im-internet.de |
Austria
Switzerland
| Law | Full Name | Status | Source |
|---|
| FADP/DSG |
Federal Data Protection Act |
In force since 1 Sep 2023 |
fedlex.admin.ch |
| OR Art 328/328b |
Code of Obligations |
In force |
fedlex.admin.ch |
| ArGV3 Art 26 |
Employment Ordinance 3 |
In force |
fedlex.admin.ch |
| Mitwirkungsgesetz |
Employee Participation Act (SR 822.14) |
In force |
fedlex.admin.ch |
United Kingdom
| Law | Full Name | Status | Source |
|---|
| Employment Rights Act 1996 |
Unfair dismissal provisions (algorithmic dismissal challengeable) |
In force |
legislation.gov.uk |
| Equality Act 2010 |
Discrimination provisions apply to AI-assisted decisions in hiring, promotion, pay |
In force |
legislation.gov.uk |
| Data Protection Act 2018 |
UK GDPR Art 22 equivalent on automated decision-making |
In force |
legislation.gov.uk |
| ICE Regulations 2004 |
Information and consultation rights for undertakings with 50+ employees |
In force |
legislation.gov.uk |
| DSIT AI Framework |
Pro-innovation approach to AI regulation (policy framework, not legislation) |
Policy (2023) |
gov.uk |
References
All legal text versions retrieved and verified as of 17 March 2026. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.