Mental Health in the Digital Workplace

by name voted on 05.07.2022

Summary

A resolution calling for a comprehensive EU mental health strategy to protect workers from psychosocial risks and the negative impacts of digitalization.

9 05.07.2022

Other

labour law

human rights

social policy

social security

administrative law

public administration

public administration

workers' representation

employment and working conditions

information technology and data processing

Key points

The resolution recognizes mental health as a fundamental human right that must be protected in the modern workplace.
It calls for a comprehensive EU-wide mental health strategy to address rising rates of anxiety and depression among workers.
The document highlights the risks of digital tools, specifically calling for regulations on AI to prevent worker surveillance and protect privacy.
It advocates for the 'right to disconnect' to ensure a healthy work-life balance in the era of teleworking.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

22 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Jordi CAÑAS

Renew

1:39 min

3. Mental health in the digital world of work (debate)

José GUSMÃO

The Left

1:22 min

3. Mental health in the digital world of work (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on mental health in the digital world of work Mental Health in the Digital World of Work

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