Description

Implementation of royal decree including algorithm disclosure obligation towards digital platform workers

The Royal Decree-Law 9/2021 amending the Worker`s Statute Act goes into force. The Decree awards delivery workers working for digital platforms the right of information about the algorithms which influence their working conditions including prioriti…

Scope

Policy Area
Labour law
Policy Instrument
Worker monitoring regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-05-12
adopted

The Royal Decree-Law 9/2021 amending the Worker`s Statute Act is adopted. The Decree awards deliver…

2021-08-12
in force

The Royal Decree-Law 9/2021 amending the Worker`s Statute Act goes into force. The Decree awards de…

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Any
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All
consumer / buyer
2
Type Any
Economic activity
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
algorithm: automated decision system: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Regulator algorithm description requirement
Subordination under existing labour law
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
2
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

algorithm: automated decision system: hosting (any form)