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Annotated Model works agreement on the use of artificial intelligence

2026-06-23

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As part of the research project “HUMAINE – Ruhr Metropolis Competence Centre for the Future World of Work with Artificial Intelligence”, the team at the center of cooperation RUB/IGM has developed a sample works agreement with commentary. The following info box explains exactly what this involves. The file can also be downloaded from there. If you have any questions regarding the topic of “Regulation of AI in the workplace”, please contact Alexander Ranft (research assistant at the center of cooperation RUB/IGM).

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Aus der HUMAINE-Toolbox

As part of the research project “HUMAINE – Ruhr Metropolis Competence Centre for the Future World of Work with Artificial Intelligence”, the team at the center of cooperation RUB/IGM has developed a sample works agreement with commentary. The following info box explains exactly what this involves. The file can also be downloaded from there. If you have any questions regarding the topic of “Regulation of AI in the workplace”, please contact Alexander Ranft (research assistant at the center of cooperation RUB/IGM).


What problem do many companies face?

The introduction of AI in companies presents challenges under employment law that can be addressed through works agreements or company-specific agreements, supported by a model works agreement on AI, particularly in light of the legal requirements of the EU AI Act coming into force in August 2024.

How does the tool help to solve the problem?

The model works agreement provides a basis that is compliant with labour and data protection law, as well as with the EU AI Act, for drawing up a company-specific framework works agreement or company- and application-specific works agreements for the use of AI.

How is the tool used within the organisation?

The AI Model Works Agreement is a self-service tool that supports organisational stakeholders in addressing challenges relating to labour law and data protection law by establishing company-wide regulations, and can be combined with the humAIne Toolbox for co-determination dialogues.

What (time) commitment does the implementation entail for the company?

The works agreement KI serves as a template for company-specific agreements on the use of AI and speeds up the drafting and negotiation of works agreements, although the time required depends on the existing regulatory framework and the company’s resources.


What added value does the tool bring to the company?

It represents a participatory and transparent approach to the use of trustworthy AI within the company. A works agreement not only provides management with planning certainty and legal certainty under labour law in the context of the EU AI Act, but also reduces work-related uncertainties for employees that may arise from AI systems.

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