The way we work has undoubtedly changed, initiated first by technological developments and later by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid offices have increased the use of virtual modes of working.[1] Enterprises have taken note of these developments and begun looking towards the next destination – the Metaverse. Metaverse refers to alternate digital reality, comprising a network of connected virtual spaces focusing on social interaction, often through avatars with their E-currency.[2]
It is quite likely that many employers will use the Metaverse as a working environment where employees may collaborate virtually. Infact, this is no longer an abstract idea. Real-life people are being hired as hosts by a virtual casino on Decentraland, a Metaverse platform.[3] These employees perform four-hour shifts daily, welcoming clients as they enter the virtual casino and wander the casino floor, conversing with other avatars, making these employees the digital counterpart of a casino host.[4] The persons behind the avatars get compensated in cryptocurrencies.[5]
With employment laws having been developed largely in the context of the physical office, such developments in Metaverse will stress-test existing labour laws and raise novel legal issues.[6] The legal and regulatory concerns are multiple-fold, ranging from antitrust, intellectual property, real estate, financial regulatory compliance, etc. This paper focuses on data protection and safety at workplace concerns.
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