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JSPS科学研究費助成事業「AIエージェントと協働する人間の『働き方』と法規制の基礎的研究」
Control in a World of Algorithmic Management and the Future of Labour and Employment Law
2025.01.23
AI and algorithmic management and supervision of service providers are attracting attention. One reason for this is the question of whether labour laws and regulations can be applied to such work, especially as it relates to platform-based work. Another is that such AI and algorithmic supervision of workers is expected to invisibly raise serious issues, such as the collection of workers’ information, invasion of privacy and discrimination against workers.
This symposium relates more directly to the second of the above issues. In other words, from the perspective of information engineering, business administration, and philosophy of law, this symposium considers two typologies of decision-making processes that link workers to the tasks performed by AI/algorithms that are increasingly introduced and will be deployed in the workplace of the future: one where decision-making criteria are predetermined and procedural fairness is ensured in advance, and another where such criteria emerge through the process itself and the fairness of decisions can only be evaluated retrospectively. These typologies can be seen as presenting fundamental challenges to our conventional understanding of fairness in actual work settings.
The decision-making effects of such technologies differ in no small measure from the human command and control on which traditional labour law and regulation have been based. Therefore, the introduction and deployment of such technologies in the workplace is likely to face a gap with the underlying fairness of traditional labour law and regulation and the justifications for legal regulation.
This symposium will show and discuss what challenges to existing labour law rights have arisen from the development of debates and movements in the UK and Japan, and the grounds and forms of existing regulation that can accommodate the introduction and deployment of such technologies in the workplace. It also discusses the characteristics of each technology in an interdisciplinary manner and considers new grounds for legal regulation and forms of regulation in line with each technology.
This event is funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (project number: 23K22060).
▶ Date：14 March 2025 9:45～16:35
▶ Programme：
Moderator：Peter Lee (Kyushu University)
9:45―9:55：Welcome
Emiko Shinyashiki (Kyushu University)
10:00―10:40：The Impact of Algorithmic Management on Employment Rights and Collective Movements in the UK: the TUC’s Response to the Challenges for Workers and Unions
Mary Towers (Trade Union Congress)
10:40―10:55：Q&A
11:00―11:40：Deployment of AI and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace and Setting Norms Involved by Algorithmic Management: Two Kinds of Fairness and the Gap with the Law
Takehiro Ohya (Keio University) & Taiki Todo (Kyushu University)
11:40―11:55：Q&A
11:55-13:30：Lunch Break
13:30―14:10：The Breadth of the Control Concept in Japan and the Possibilities and Limitations of Individual Regulation
Emiko Shinyashiki (Kyushu University)
14:10―14:25：Q&A
14:30―15:10：The Transformation of Control in the Age of Algorithmic Management and the Future of Labour and Employment Law in the UK and EU
Nicola Countouris (University College London)
15:10―15:25：Q&A
15:25―15:35：Break
15:35―16:25：Open Discussion
16:25―16:35：Concluding Remarks
Mark Fenwick (Kyushu University)
▶ Location：Faculty of Law, Kyushu University, East-zone, Lecture Room II（744 Motoka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka）
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▶ Language：The symposium will be conducted in English. No interpretation services will be provided.
▶ Pre-registration is required for this symposium through our Microsoft Form (https://forms.office.com/r/L6ycbCE7P4). The Zoom Webinar URL and connection details for online participation will be sent to registered participants before the event. Personal information collected during registration (including email addresses) will be used solely for communication purposes related to this symposium, such as sending Zoom Webinar connection details.
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▶ Recording Notice：Please be informed that this symposium will be recorded and will be made available on YouTube for a limited period. By participating in the symposium (either in-person or online), attendees acknowledge and consent to the recording. This includes any contributions during Q&A sessions and discussions.
▶ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1: How can I ask questions during the online session?
A: Instructions for online questions will be provided by the moderator during the symposium. Please note that priority will be given to questions from in-person participants.
Q2: What if I experience technical difficulties during the online session?
A: Participants are responsible for their own technical setup and internet connectivity. We recommend testing your Zoom Webinar connection in advance.
Q3: Will presentation materials be distributed?
A: If materials are to be distributed, they will be provided either before or during the symposium as deemed necessary by each presenter.
Q4: What are the lunch arrangements?
A: Lunch is not provided. Participants can use the university cafeteria or nearby restaurants during the lunch break (11:55-13:30).
Q5: Can I change from in-person to online participation (or vice versa)?
A: Yes, but please inform us of any changes to your participation method through the registration form.