Teletrabalho e riscos psicossociais: uma análise da tutela normativa do Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the main changes that have occurred in the work environment following the implementation of technological transformations driven by the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, specifically regarding their correlation with the incidence of psychosocial risks present in a given type of service execution, namely teleworking. It also proposes a review of the Regulatory Standards of the Ministry of Labor and Employment, in order to assess whether workers are provided with protection for their psychological integrity by the national legal framework, focusing on the regulatory scope of the Ministry in formulating more concrete and tangible rules concerning labor health and safety. The hypothesis formulated is that teleworking, with the characteristics observed today, has a determining influence on the increase in cases of psychosocial occupational diseases. It is also assumed that the content of the rules issued by the Ministry of Labor and Employment is insufficient to adequately protect a fundamental worker’s right. To assess this, the hypothetical-deductive method is used, aiming to formulate theses aligned with the topic and objectives outlined in this article, through a bibliographic review of key authors on the subject, with a view to defining the fundamental concepts for a comprehensive understanding of the issue. In the second phase, the empirical-documentary method is adopted for the systematic and critical analysis of the current regulations. Finally, the conclusion is drawn by compiling the theme, objectives, and confirmed hypotheses.