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In California, a new bill, the “No Robo Bosses Act” (Senate Bill 7), aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and employee management. Introduced by state Sen. Jerry McNerney, the bill seeks to ensure human oversight in automated decision-making processes. “When it comes to people's lives and their careers, you don't want these automated decision-making systems to operate without any oversight,” McNerney said. If passed, it would prevent employers from relying primarily on AI for promotions, discipline, or terminations. The bill has faced opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, which argues that its requirements are impractical. The legislation is part of a broader discussion on the need for accountability in AI technologies, especially as they become more prevalent in the workplace.
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UK
Sir Keir Starmer is to unveil a decade-long industrial strategy aimed at revitalising the UK economy and reducing dependence on foreign workers. The plan includes a £275m investment in skills training for Britons in growth sectors such as defence, engineering, digital, and construction. "Our modern industrial strategy will be powered by investing in British people," Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said. "It will help transform our skills system to end the overreliance on foreign labour, and ensure British workers can secure good, well-paid jobs in the industries of tomorrow and drive growth and investment right across the country." The government anticipates that the identified growth sectors will generate 1.1m new jobs by 2035.
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Europe
Business leaders are calling on the UK government to expand legislative measures to safeguard all public-facing workers amid alarming rates of violence and abuse. According to the Institute of Customer Service, 42% of workers in sectors including hospitality and transport reported experiencing abuse, a 19% increase year-on-year. Jo Causon, chief executive of the institute, highlighted that "frontline workers were facing unacceptable levels of assault and abuse from some customers." While a standalone offence for assaulting retail workers is being introduced, businesses argue that the legislation should encompass all public-facing roles. In a letter to the government, 76 businesses, including Sky, Wickes and Virgin Media 02, said that current laws offer "only a partial solution to an endemic and preventable issue." Causon emphasised the importance of protecting these workers to prevent negative impacts on business performance.
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Middle East
A growing number of organisations are rushing to evacuate local staff as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, according to security risk services company International SOS. “Since June 13 when the conflict began, we have evacuated over 200 people from different locations,” said Gulnaz Ukassova, the regional security director for information & analysis at International SOS, which is actively supporting organisations across the region with real-time intelligence, risk assessments, and response planning. “There are people who are already moving, not just from those two countries, but also from neighbouring countries - and others that are in the process of planning. We help them with not just evacuating from the country, but also securing transport and support with all of the logistical arrangements afterwards.”
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