THE FUSE

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA) provides every employee with the right not to be unfairly dismissed and not to be subjected to an unfair labour practice. Where artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used in HR-practices, for example, to generate performance ratings, identify employees for retrenchment, or make decisions about promotion, training, or dismissal, the interplay between algorithmic decision-making and the LRA’s protections becomes critical.