The master's thesis provides an overview of the pivotal challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. As AI has demonstrated its capability to optimize work processes through the automation of routine tasks and enhancing overall work efficiency, employers are increasingly integrating it into various stages of the employment relationship, including its inception, duration, and termination. However, the introduction of AI is not without risks. Initially, the thesis addresses the legal sources, followed by a discussion on the legal status of employees, particularly from the perspective of the right to privacy and data protection, the right to education, and the right to safety and health at work. The thesis also posits that the current regulatory framework in the Republic of Slovenia does not sufficiently safeguard the rights of employees in positions where AI has been or could be incorporated, impacting their employment relationship. The core of the master's thesis delves into outlining the risks of introducing AI into the labour market, associated with biases, dehumanization, excessive surveillance, and the processing of vast amounts of personal data. In this context, the existing legal rules are analysed, supplemented with summaries of judicial precedents and remarks on their appropriateness. The thesis emphasizes the importance of a clear and comprehensive legal framework to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights of workers in the context of introducing AI into the labour market.
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