Author: Shourya Singh

Employment law has always aimed to maintain fairness, from the Statute of Labourers 1351 to modern workplace protections.

The rise of AI in hiring and management creates risks of bias, as seen in Amazon’s failed recruitment system and Microsoft’s chatbot Tay.

Cases like the UK DWP disability assessment show the dangers of “black box” decision-making and lack of transparency.

Current laws rely on equality principles but leave gaps on AI liability and accountability in the workplace.

With AI becoming central to employment, clear legislation is needed to regulate its use, protect workers, and preserve fairness in society.