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

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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 

Ed Heppel is a partner in Wilkin Chapman Rollits' employment team, advising employers on a wide range of employment law and HR matters. He works with businesses across multiple sectors, helping them manage workforce challenges, navigate legislative change, and resolve complex workplace issues. Known for his commercial and pragmatic approach, Ed supports organisations in balancing legal compliance with their business objectives.

Molly Bloom is a solicitor in Wilkin Chapman Rollits' employment team, advising employers on a broad range of workplace and HR matters. She supports organisations with day-to-day employment law issues, policy development, employee relations, and compliance with changing legislation. Molly provides clear, practical advice designed to help employers manage risk while supporting their people effectively.

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.