Managing AI in the modern workplace: from productivity to misconduct (Lincoln)

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Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly becoming part of everyday working life. Employees are using tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to draft emails, prepare reports, analyse data and support decision-making, often without employers fully understanding the extent of that use.

While AI offers significant opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency, it also presents a growing range of employment law and employee relations challenges. What happens when an employee uploads confidential information into an AI platform? Should employees be required to disclose their use of AI? Can AI-generated evidence be relied upon in disciplinary and grievance investigations? And how far can employers safely use AI within their own employee relations processes?

In this practical and interactive session, we will explore the emerging issues employers are encountering and provide guidance on managing AI-related risks in the workplace.

We'll discuss:

• How employees are using AI in their day-to-day roles and the risks this creates for employers
• When the use of AI may amount to misconduct
• Managing confidentiality and data protection implications
• Employee monitoring and the use of AI
• Managing AI generated data protection complaints
• AI-generated grievances, witness statements and disciplinary responses
• The opportunities and risks to the employer using AI during disciplinary and grievance processes
• Developing effective workplace AI policies and governance frameworks
• Practical steps employers can take to minimise legal and employee relations risks

With AI adoption accelerating across all sectors, this session will help HR professionals and managers navigate one of the most significant workplace developments of recent years.

Who should attend?

HR professionals, people managers, employee relations specialists and anyone responsible for workplace investigations or policy development.

Agenda

08:30 | Arrival and networking breakfast 

09:00 | Start 

10:30 | Close 

Meet your speakers 

Sara Ellison is a partner in Wilkin Chapman Rollits' employment team and advises employers on all aspects of employment law and workforce management. Working with organisations across a range of sectors, Sara supports clients with complex employment issues, tribunal claims, organisational change, and strategic HR matters. Known for her pragmatic and solution-focused approach, she helps businesses balance legal compliance with commercial objectives. 

Tom Martin is a senior associate, advising employers across a wide range of workplace issues. He supports businesses on matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures, employment contracts, workplace disputes, and strategic HR challenges. Tom has particular experience in the education sector, helping organisations navigate complex employment matters with practical, commercially focused advice. 

Emily Hand is a solicitor, advising employers on a broad range of employment law matters. She works closely with organisations to provide practical support on day-to-day HR issues, workplace policies, employee relations, and legislative compliance. Emily helps clients navigate changing employment requirements with clear, accessible advice tailored to their business needs. 

Nick is a solicitor in the disputes & regulatory team, advising organisations on regulatory, governance and dispute-related matters. He works with clients to navigate legal and operational challenges, providing clear and pragmatic guidance on risk management, regulatory compliance and effective decision-making in an increasingly complex business environment.

Data sharing

As this is a collaborative event, attendee details will be shared between the event hosts for the purposes of event administration and communication. Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and each organisation's privacy policy.