Legal and Policy Dimensions of Using Digital Technologies to Monitor and Manage Working Time in the EU

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the current state of legal regulation of the use of digital technologies for monitoring and managing working time in the EU and individual Member States. The purpose involves fulfilling the following research tasks: to analyze the regulatory framework of France, Germany, Spain, and Italy; to compare their national laws and Ukrainian and EU legislation in the field of labor relations; to evaluate litigations and possible risks related to the digital monitoring of working time; and to make recommendations for improving the regulatory framework in this area. The scientific novelty of this article concerns comprehensive legal analysis and recommendations aimed at increasing the clarity of regulatory policy in the field of labor relations. The developed legislative proposals and ethical recommendations that can become the basis for shaping future employment law policies signify the practical value of this article.