How would you react if you had won at an Employment Tribunal, only to be told that the Judge’s decision had been written for him by AI?
This thought-provoking scenario recently became a reality when a Judge used ChatGPT in part of a judgement. While the Judge emphasised the importance of using AI tools judiciously, this incident raises critical questions about what this might mean for employment tribunals, employment law and potential implications for employees.

Employment Law Focus

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Employment Law Focus: AI and employment law

OCT 24, 202329 MIN
Employment Law Focus

Employment Law Focus: AI and employment law

OCT 24, 202329 MIN

Description

In this episode Jonathan Rennie, partner at TLT is joined by Sarah Maddock, senior knowledge lawyer at TLT and Emma Erskine-Fox, managing associate in the Technology and Intellectual Property team at TLT to look at the impact of AI on employment law and discuss: Key differences between various types of AI technologies.Why generative AI like ChatGPT is gaining increased attention.How AI tools be used to enhance workplace productivity.How employers can address the potential risks and challenges associated with AI in decision-making.How AI systems affect the fairness and reasonableness of decisions. Data protection considerations and legal obligations for employers when using AI for decision-making and information processing.How organisations can establish effective governance and policies around AI technology. Role of training and transparency in the responsible use of AI in the workplace.