In July 2023, the European Parliament passed a directive on the duty of care of employees for companies. It was the latest in a series of regulations and laws, stretching back to the founding of the European Union, meant to improve workers’ health and safety and harmonize regulations. The EU is hardly alone – worker protections are on the rise around the world – but its regulations are among the most far-reaching. Read here what measures organisations can put in place to mitigate against these risks and protect their lone and remote workforce.