Ana María Castro Franco

Ana María Castro Franco is an Assistant Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the School of Law and Department of Private and Business Law. She specializes in Labour and Social Security Law, with a focus on collective dismissals, digital transformation, and gender perspectives in employment. Her research group DTSS Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social explores these themes in depth.

Key research trends:

• Intersection of industry 4.0 and labor rights
• Gender analysis in social security systems
• Algorithmic management and workplace discrimination
• Sustainability of pension systems amid technological changes

Scientific contributions:

• Analysis of EU strategic frameworks for occupational safety (2021-2027)
• Studies on permanent training in digitized labor markets
• Examination of special social security agreements during collective dismissals
• Research on workplace flexibility and cybersecurity implications