Labour Law in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Automation

This paper throws light on how artificial intelligence affects labour law and employer’s protection. Artificial intelligence and automation are leading to loss of job in certain industries. It has lead to significant changes in the employment field. Though it has many advantages such as increased efficiency, less time consuming, productivity and cost efficiency, it also has led to disadvantages like mass unemployment and discrimination. This paper shows impact on Indian economy due to the mass unemployment and the uncertainty resulting from humans being replaced by AI in the near future . It also sheds light on how to curb the issues coming up due to artificial intelligence and automation in the employment field. The paper ends with suggestions regarding development of artificial intelligence without affecting the employment structure.