AI as grounds for dismissal: legal implications

The emergence of artificial intelligence across various sectors is already beginning to make its mark in the courts. In a recent article published by Crónica Global, our Managing Associate in the Employment practice, Pere Vidal, examines a landmark ruling by the High Court of Justice of Castile and León which addresses, for the first time, how the technological transformation of the market may justify objective dismissal where there is sufficient evidence of the resulting economic impact.

In his analysis, Pere Vidal highlights that AI does not in itself constitute an autonomous ground for termination of employment, but it can account for profound changes in demand or in the productive structure of certain activities. This analysis opens up a legal debate of considerable relevance for businesses and practitioners alike, particularly in sectors where automation and digital tools are reshaping established labour dynamics.

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