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Digitalisation and Older Worker Protection in the EU Legislation and Policy

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: As the European Union (EU) continues to embrace digitalisation, it is crucial to ensure that citizens of all ages have access to the benefits of this transformation. Older workers, in particular, may face difficulties in adapting to new digital tools and processes, which could widen the digital divide and exacerbate existing inequalities in the workforce. To address these challenges, the EU has developed a comprehensive legal framework and principles aimed at safeguarding the rights of workers in the digital age. These principles are especially relevant to the workplace, where on-going learning and adaptability are essential for success. In this context, this chapter provides an overview of existing EU initiatives, policies, and legislation that address issues related to older workers in the context of digitalisation, as well as an applied description of certain national policies, both within and outside the EU, relevant in assessing the impact of the EU on the matter.

Source: International perspectives on aging

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19034-5_5

Authors: Lavinia Andreea Bejan, Ondřej Pavelek, Nataliia Tkalenko

Institutions: Romanian Academy, Mendel University in Brno, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design

Language: English

Topic: Legal and Labor Studies

Subfield: Industrial relations

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: European Commission