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A lack of bespoke rules which reflect modern ways of working and new technologies means employers must negotiate a matrix of existing employment laws and be alive to the risks arising. This includes the potential for bias and discrimination, the need to apply safeguards to automated decision-making, protection of employees' right to privacy and setting guardrails for the use of GenAI.
By adopting AI, businesses can streamline operations and empower employees to focus on more creative and strategic activities, paving the way for a smarter and more competitive future.
In this guide, our employment experts draw upon some of the key challenges posed by the adoption of AI in the global workplace and provide tools to help employers manage them. We also look at the legal landscape and the direction of travel for AI regulation across the world.
AI is at the forefront of driving a workplace revolution. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management, reward and retention - AI is beginning to play a pivotal role at each stage of the employment lifecycle.
But with great potential comes great responsibility and significant risks and challenges that employers need to be mindful of, either as seasoned users or at the start of their AI journey.
Employment and Incentives
Linklaters’ market-leading Employment and Incentives practice delivers expert legal and commercial advice worldwide across all employment and incentives matters.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change our lives, our planets and the face of industry irrevocably. But that potential also brings with it unknown risks.
Contentious Artificial Intelligence
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Head of UK Employment, Partner, London
United Kingdom

Employment Counsel, Amsterdam
Netherlands

Partner, Brussels
Belgium

German Head of Employment, Frankfurt
Germany

Head of Employment, Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Counsel - Head of Employment, Madrid
Spain

Employment Counsel, Milan
Italy

Partner, Employment, Paris
France

Counsel, Head of Hong Kong Employment & Incentives, Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong
Partner, Asia Head of Employment & Incentives, Singapore
Singapore

U.S. Head of Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, New York
United States