EU workers face automated termination without human review

European labor advocates are demanding an immediate ban on AI-driven terminations following reports of workers being automatically dismissed for alleged bathroom breaks without managerial review or appeal. The campaign, led by action.eko.org, asserts that nearly all EU workers are now subject to algorithmic management systems that can unilaterally terminate contracts. Activists claim these automated decisions occur without warning, human supervision, or recourse mechanisms for affected employees. The petition calls on EU regulators to prohibit AI systems from executing employment terminations independently. While specific companies and termination numbers remain unverified, the allegations highlight growing tensions between workplace automation efficiency and worker protections. European lawmakers have previously scrutinized algorithmic management under GDPR and platform work directives, but enforcement gaps persist. Labor organizations argue current regulations fail to address autonomous decision-making in employment contexts, urging updated legislation to mandate human oversight for all adverse employment actions.