Collective Labour Relations in the Metaverse

Abstract

The essay examines the challenges related to the industrial relations system in the Metaverse. After analysing the current national and European regulatory framework, the Author focuses on collective information rights, as the main tool through which achieving a balance between AI and social rights. In this context, the company-level collective agreements appear the most appropriate tool to ensure an adequate protection. Within such a framework, trade unions are called upon to rediscover their own role of employee representation and also involvement.