Katherine Fox

Jul 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Fisher |Katherine Fox

WHAT IS AN EMPLOYMENT INVESTIGATION? Employment (or workplace) investigations can take many forms, and can be instigated by an employer, an employee or a third party; for example, investigations that form part of disciplinary procedures, grievances, bullying/harassment allegations, and whistleblowing.

Jul 26, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christopher Fisher |Katherine Fox

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Jul 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Christopher Fisher |Katherine Fox

In recent years, internal investigations into employee complaints and employee conduct have been on the rise across a variety of industry sectors. With many employers operating internationally, the need for investigations to cross borders has also increased, adding a further layer of complexity to an already sensitive process.

Mar 27, 2024 | mondaq.com | Miriam Bruce |Katherine Fox |Oliver Yaros |Ellen Hepworth

Legal frameworks governing the use of AI in employment are developing rapidly across the globe. In most countries, the area is currently regulated separately by both employment and data protection regulators. While new legislation governing AI has been approved by the European Parliament, and the position in the United States varies by state, not all jurisdictions are proposing AI legislation.

Mar 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Miriam Bruce |Katherine Fox |Ellen Hepworth

In recent years, we have seen an increase in employers using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, whether to assist with decision-making and staff management across the life-cycle of the employment relationship or to support recruitment and termination decisions. In this article, we will focus primarily on the recruitment stage. We have seen AI used to make recommendations on whether to shortlist a candidate for interview against parameters the AI has been instructed to look for.