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Briefings

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Make Work Pay: Workplace Monitoring Technologies

21 September 2026, UK briefing On 8 July 2026, the UK Government launched a consultation on workplace monitoring technologies under its Make Work Pay programme. The proposals point to stricter expectations around the fair, transparent and responsible use of workforce monitoring tools. Employers should assess the potential impact on existing and planned technology deployments before responses close on 30 September 2026.

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AI and UK Pension Schemes: Key Actions for Trustees

3 July 2026, UK briefing The use of Artificial Intelligence is accelerating within all sectors and there is no doubt that the AI revolution is well underway. In response to this trend, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has recently signalled its approach to the use of AI by pension schemes through its AI plan.

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EU AI Act: High-risk AI systems in employment – practical steps for compliance

9 March 2026, EU briefing Employers are increasingly using AI across the employment lifecycle – from AI-powered recruitment tools, to performance management systems, and more.

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EU AI Act: Prohibited and high-risk systems in employment

18 February 2026, EU briefing AI is increasingly embedded across everyday HR and management decision‑making — from hiring tools to performance analytics and workforce monitoring.

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Understanding AI Literacy: What your organization needs to know

5 December 2025, EU briefing In this global series, we will explore the critical aspects of the EU AI Act and its implications for your organization.

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Employee representative involvement in workplace AI implementation

November 2025, Global briefing Ensuring effective collaboration with employees is essential to maximising the benefits of AI integration.

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EU AI Act – Considerations for global employers

10 April 2025, EU briefing Any business that places on the market, puts into service or otherwise uses artificial intelligence (‘AI’) systems within the EU will have obligations under the AI Act.

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Do your recruitment practices avoid AI-related risks?

3 April 2024, UK briefing

In this briefing, we provide an overview of the DSIT Guidance and suggest some of the practical actions that employers should consider taking.

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In detail: Global AI at work - Regulating responsible AI use

18 December 2023, Global briefing

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment has been growing at a rapid pace, with its transformative potential in various guises continuing to be seen as the technology rapidly evolves.

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In detail: AI at work: addressing the employment risks to realise the rewards

3 November 2023, Global briefing

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in employment is increasing rapidly and this trend is expected to continue.

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Make Work Pay: Workplace Monitoring Technologies

21 September 2026, UK briefing On 8 July 2026, the UK Government launched a consultation on workplace monitoring technologies under its Make Work Pay programme. The proposals point to stricter expectations around the fair, transparent and responsible use of workforce monitoring tools. Employers should assess the potential impact on existing and planned technology deployments before responses close on 30 September 2026.

Read more
AI image of charts

AI and UK Pension Schemes: Key Actions for Trustees

3 July 2026, UK briefing The use of Artificial Intelligence is accelerating within all sectors and there is no doubt that the AI revolution is well underway. In response to this trend, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has recently signalled its approach to the use of AI by pension schemes through its AI plan.

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Close up of a circuit board

EU AI Act: High-risk AI systems in employment – practical steps for compliance

9 March 2026, EU briefing Employers are increasingly using AI across the employment lifecycle – from AI-powered recruitment tools, to performance management systems, and more.

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Close up of a digital circuit board

EU AI Act: Prohibited and high-risk systems in employment

18 February 2026, EU briefing AI is increasingly embedded across everyday HR and management decision‑making — from hiring tools to performance analytics and workforce monitoring.

Read more
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Understanding AI Literacy: What your organization needs to know

5 December 2025, EU briefing In this global series, we will explore the critical aspects of the EU AI Act and its implications for your organization.

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Employee representative involvement in workplace AI implementation

November 2025, Global briefing Ensuring effective collaboration with employees is essential to maximising the benefits of AI integration.

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Abstract digital image

EU AI Act – Considerations for global employers

10 April 2025, EU briefing Any business that places on the market, puts into service or otherwise uses artificial intelligence (‘AI’) systems within the EU will have obligations under the AI Act.

Read more
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Do your recruitment practices avoid AI-related risks?

3 April 2024, UK briefing

In this briefing, we provide an overview of the DSIT Guidance and suggest some of the practical actions that employers should consider taking.

Read more
Car light exposure on road

In detail: Global AI at work - Regulating responsible AI use

18 December 2023, Global briefing

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment has been growing at a rapid pace, with its transformative potential in various guises continuing to be seen as the technology rapidly evolves.

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In detail: AI at work: addressing the employment risks to realise the rewards

3 November 2023, Global briefing

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in employment is increasing rapidly and this trend is expected to continue.

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Podcasts

Welcome to our three-part series exploring how AI is being used, and sometimes misused, by employees across the employment lifecycle from job applications, day-to-day employment, to workplace disputes. Each episode explores what this means for employers, the risks to watch for, and the practical steps your organisation can take.

Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Employment Law and the Future Workplace

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Episode 1: UK - The AI Candidate

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In this episode, we consider how AI is being used in recruitment but from the perspective of candidates using it to get hired.

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Episode 2: UK - AI misconduct in the workplace

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In this episode, we look at what happens when employees use GenAI tools at work without proper guardrails and how misuse can expose your organisation to serious legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.

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Episode 3: UK - AI in grievances and litigation

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In this episode, we explore the growing use of GenAI by employees in workplace disputes, which can often result in voluminous and complex documentation and entrenched positions, and the practical steps employers can take in response.

All AI-Board

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every industry and aspect of our lives. As more companies get on-board with new AI systems, it is important to carefully consider the risks associated with their development and use. Our legal guide to navigating AI offers bite-sized, Board-level insights.

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All AI-Board

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every industry and aspect of our lives. As more companies get on-board with new AI systems, it is important to carefully consider the risks associated with their development and use. Our legal guide to navigating AI offers bite-sized, Board-level insights.

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Our teams of specialist lawyers around the world have significant experience supporting employers in navigating the legal, regulatory and practical implications of governing, implementing and using AI in the workplace.

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Our teams of specialist lawyers around the world have significant experience supporting employers in navigating the legal, regulatory and practical implications of governing, implementing and using AI in the workplace.

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