European Parliament Approves Delay of EU High-Risk AI Job Rules to Dec. 2, 2027
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Updated · Ogletree Deakins · Jun 17
European Parliament Approves Delay of EU High-Risk AI Job Rules to Dec. 2, 2027
3 articles · Updated · Ogletree Deakins · Jun 17
Summary
June 16’s vote backed a provisional EU deal pushing compliance for high-risk AI used in employment decisions from the expected August 2026 timetable to Dec. 2, 2027.
The delay, reached with the Council and Commission on May 7, reflects concern that employers and other users need more time to adapt to the AI Act’s requirements.
Council approval is still required before the change becomes law; once adopted, the amendment would take effect three days after publication in the EU’s Official Journal, expected before August 2026.
High-risk status is unchanged for AI used in recruiting, screening, promotion, termination, task allocation and worker monitoring, so employers still face duties on notice, human oversight, logging, discrimination checks and privacy compliance.
Because the postponement is not yet final and does not repeal the rules, employers are still being urged to map their AI tools and prepare compliance plans now.