China rules it illegal to fire workers because AI can do their jobs; no Western country has a similar rule
China has decided that firing a worker because an AI can do their job is illegal, according to an article, while no Western country has done the same (22 Aug 2026).
Who is affected and how
- HR professional
- At operations in China, a dismissal that cites AI should be started only after legal review.
- employee
- In China, a termination that cites AI can be challenged.
Sources
- China has decided that firing a worker because an AI can do their job is illegal. No Western country has done the same.thenextweb.com · Aug 22, 2026 · magyar
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