Harassment MEPs demand stronger EU protection from psychosocial risks Proposed legislation would impose new duties on employers to address stress, harassment, and risks linked to algorithmic management iStock.com/sinonimas Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 03 September 2026 European lawmakers have called for a new law to protect workers from psychosocial risks, including stress, burnout, harassment, and other threats to their mental and physical health. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Artificial Intelligence EU finally defines “high-risk” AI software. So what now for employers? Monitoring Meta eases tracking programme after staff backlash Platform Workers Uber drivers launch group action targeting black box pay algorithm ESG Eco-anxiety and rise of the “climate quitter” pose retention, wellbeing challenges