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The California Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 22, allowing gig economy companies including Uber and Lyft to classify drivers as independent contractors. The court rejected claims that the law is unconstitutional, stating that it does not interfere with lawmakers' authority over workers' compensation. The ruling marks the end of a long legal battle and means that delivery and ride-hailing services will continue to operate under the current classification. The decision has significant implications for over 1m drivers in California and may have ripple effects on drivers in other U.S. states. The law, which passed with 59% of the vote, grants limited benefits to drivers but exempts companies from providing full-fledged employee rights. Labor groups expressed disappointment but highlighted other avenues for workplace protections.
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Almost two-thirds of British jobs could be "enhanced" with AI, according to research commissioned by Google. The study found that 61% of jobs in the UK will be "radically" transformed by AI, while 31% will be "insulated" from the technology. The report also said that only a small number of jobs are likely to be fully phased out by AI, with the financial and insurance sector forecast to lose just 4% of jobs. Google is partnering with various organisations to introduce AI technology into workplaces in a way that boosts workers' abilities. The government supports this trial, which aims to deliver AI skills training to help careers flourish and businesses grow. “Fewer than 50% of people are actually taking advantage of these tools in their working life on a day to day basis,” said Debbie Weinstein, managing director of Google UK. “The uptake of these tools is very low, and I think the only way we’re going to unlock the potential of what AI can do is actually by getting people to use them, and to feel confident and capable about them.” Public First estimates that the UK economy could gain over £400bn if AI is adopted to its fullest extent over the next six years.
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Almost two-thirds of British jobs could be "enhanced" with AI, according to research commissioned by Google. The study found that 61% of jobs in the UK will be "radically" transformed by AI, while 31% will be "insulated" from the technology. The report also said that only a small number of jobs are likely to be fully phased out by AI, with the financial and insurance sector forecast to lose just 4% of jobs. Google is partnering with various organisations to introduce AI technology into workplaces in a way that boosts workers' abilities. The government supports this trial, which aims to deliver AI skills training to help careers flourish and businesses grow. “Fewer than 50% of people are actually taking advantage of these tools in their working life on a day to day basis,” said Debbie Weinstein, managing director of Google UK. “The uptake of these tools is very low, and I think the only way we’re going to unlock the potential of what AI can do is actually by getting people to use them, and to feel confident and capable about them.” Public First estimates that the UK economy could gain over £400bn if AI is adopted to its fullest extent over the next six years.
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Middle East
More than nine million labour contracts have been authenticated via a Saudi government online platform as part of efforts to safeguard contractual rights and boost work stability, the kingdom's Ministry of Human Resources has said. The ministry has urged all Saudi and foreign private sector employees to make sure their labour contracts are authenticated via the Qiwa platform, saying the step is important for preserving workers' rights, providing a stable labour environment conducive to an increase in productivity, strengthening trust between contractual parties, and reducing labour rows. Establishments that authenticate at least 80% of their employees' contracts gain full access to the ministry's services. Last year, the Ministry of Human Resources unveiled an authentication plan via Qiwa, obligating private sector institutions to document a certain percentage of their employees' contracts in different quarters. The plan aims to preserve the rights of parties to the contractual relationship, provide a stable labour environment, and bolster the job market in the kingdom. In 2020, Saudi Arabia introduced major labour reforms, improving its sponsorship system and allowing job mobility for expat workers without employers' approval.
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