2026. gada 10. septembris
9.30am - 1.00pm (BST)
Londona, Apvienotā Karaliste
AI is transforming the workplace at pace. While it undoubtedly delivers significant benefits, improper use by employees can also present new legal, regulatory and employee relations challenges for employers. There has also been a sharp rise in employees using Generative AI, particularly in employment disputes that organisations are having to navigate.
- Do you understand the current legal framework that regulates AI use and the legal issues that can arise?
- Are you confident in your HR team's ability to identify and appropriately manage the use of AI in a way that minimises disruption and legal risk?
- How can you effectively respond to AI-generated correspondence and content?
Join our experienced lawyers who will be exploring these questions and providing you with the tools, insights and best practices, drawing on real-world examples and interactive case studies.
What delegates will learn
- overview of the current UK and EU legal landscape and regulatory attitudes
- understanding of the legal issues arising from AI use in an HR context
- practical strategies for overseeing candidate use of AI in recruitment
- how to respond effectively to AI-generated grievances and claims
- appropriate management of AI use in internal meetings and HR processes
- successful handling of AI-assisted DSARs and related privacy issues
- tips and best practices for managing AI use by claimants in employment litigation, including how to identify and deal with AI law firms
- the importance of effective AI governance and workplace policies in mitigating risk
Programme
Registration from 9.00AM to 9.30AM, course starts at 9.30AM (UK Time), course ends at 1.00PM (UK Time) with a lunch
AI and employment law: where are we now?
- a refresher of the current UK legal framework governing AI use at work and what you should keep on your radar
- recent and forthcoming developments in the EU AI Act and why it matters to UK employers
What are the legal issues arising from AI use in an HR context?
- the deployment of AI tools in the workplace will no doubt optimise efficiencies and organisational management. However, improper use of AI by employees in the course of their work can give rise to a myriad of legal issues including confidentiality, legal privilege, data privacy, equality law, and industrial and employee relations
- the prevalence of Generative AI use by employees and other parties, particularly in workplace disputes, has significantly increased the administrative burden for HR and ER teams
- we will explore these issues and how to mitigate the legal risks
Practical solutions for managing AI use in the workplace
- using interactive case studies, we will explore the challenges you are likely to face as a result of the use of AI by current, prospective and former employees – including in the context of recruitment, the conduct of grievances and other internal HR procedures, data subject access requests, and employment litigation.
- what is your role as HR professionals in identifying and responding to AI use in these contexts? What are the tools in your armoury and how should they be deployed?
- getting ahead of risk - the importance of robust Generative AI and other policies, comprehensive training and effective AI governance
Key takeaways and a look to the future
- a recap on top tips and strategies for effective management of AI use
- future-proofing your business - what's on the horizon: our predictions for future trends and developments in the use of AI in the workplace
- how we can help - tools, resources and advice
Who should attend
This course is designed for HR and employment legal professionals and recruitment managers based in the UK. It will also be suitable for international HR specialists who have people responsibilities in the UK. Whether you're looking to enhance your team's capabilities or stay ahead of emerging trends, this session will provide valuable insights and practice guidance.