AI increasing disgruntled employees?
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 266 of the podcast I am covering a topic that has been much discussed among the Real Employment Law Advice team and which is causing increased stress and time for employers and managers, the use of AI by disgruntled employees. We are seeing a significant increase in AI being used by employees to draft grievances, prepare complaints, challenge decisions and fuel their desire to pursue Employment Tribunal claims. In this episode of the podcast I cover: Trends we are seeing on a practical level Implications for employers The challenges of seeking to resolve disputes when...
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Reasonable Adjustments for ADHD
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Employment Tribunal awards compensation for an employers failure to make adjustments in the probation period In this episode 265 of the podcast I am covering a recent case decided by the Employment Tribunal where an employee was awarded compensation after the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments in the probation period. The case of Ms Khorram v Capgemini emphasises the importance of effectively managing probation periods and the requirement to make reasonable adjustments for employees with neurodivergent conditions. In this episode of the podcast I cover: When you need...
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Effective Management of Probation Periods
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
This is going to be critical for all new employees from the 1st July 2026 In this episode 264 of the podcast I am covering the critical change to how managers and employers deal with probation periods for any new starters from the 1st July 2026. The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is going to be the shortest period it has ever been from the 1st January 2027 and this means employers need to prepare and manage probation periods and the first few months of a new employees employment carefully and proactively. Managers need to be educated on this now! In this episode of the podcast I cover:...
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Managing Sickness Absence
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Top Tips for Managers In this episode 263 of the podcast I bring you my top tips for managing sickness absence. In light of the recent change to statutory sick pay and the requirement to pay employees from day 1 of their absence these practical tips for really managing sickness absence with employees are going to be even more critical. Managing employees who are absent can be difficult and in this episode I breakdown into some easy steps to follow. In this episode of the podcast I cover: The critical point is to manage sickness absence! What the barriers are to effective management...
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Employment Contracts: What should be included?
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Legal requirements, best practice & changes needed In this episode 262 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a rundown and reminder about employment contract terms and section 1 statements and the importance of getting it right. In this episode we cover: The difference between a contract and a section 1 statement. Why it is important for both employer and employee to issue a written statement of terms. The types of clauses in a contract, including terms implied by law. The minimum legal requirements to be set out in writing for employees as set out in Section 1 of the...
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Statutory Sick Pay payable from first day of absence
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 261 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you all the details about the changes with the rules about payment of statutory sick pay which come into effect from the 6th April 2026. In this episode we cover: The current rules about the payment for employees who are off sick. The cost to employers of statutory sick pay (SSP). Why many employers will be unaware of the change and impact. The types of business or organisation that will be most impacted by the change. Why having robust systems in place for the management of sickness absence is more important than ever. Why...
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Employers liability for Third Party Harassment
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 260 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a run down of the new law coming in October 2026 which provides a legal duty on employers to prevent harassment of employees by third parties and provides for employer liability for the actions of third parties towards their employees. In this episode we cover: The background to third party harassment law including the case that started it all, the ‘Bernard Manning’ case. The law on harassment currently. What the new law says about third party harassment. When third party harassment may arise. What steps employers need...
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Changes to Employment Law from April 2026
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 259 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this episode I am covering the key changes taking place from April 2026. In this episode we cover: Changes to Paternity Leave Paternity Leave will become a day 1 right for all employees Statutory paternity pay will still have the qualifying period of 26 weeks Unpaid Parental Leave will become a day 1 right The requirement for all employers to keep holiday records for 6 years All employers need to keep records of annual leave...
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Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights & Claims: January 2027
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 258 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this episode I am covering the key changes in regards to unfair dismissal including an analysis of the impact and the practical steps employers need to take. In this episode we cover: Changes to the rules on who can claim unfair dismissal Why it is important to start taking action now to get ready for the new law. Why you need still consider probation periods and how you manage them. despite the fact that a...
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The Employment Rights Bill: An update
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
What is the status of the changes under the new law? In this episode 257 of the employment law and HR podcast, as we reach the end of the year and the last podcast for 2025 I cover an update on the status of the Employment Rights Bill, the changes and what has been happening to delay the new law. In this episode we cover: The latest issue causing contention and subsequently delays in the parliamentary process. What the impact could be of a removal of the compensation cap for unfair dismissal claims. A rundown of the other changes to the Bill from the...
info_outlineIn this episode 266 of the podcast I am covering a topic that has been much discussed among the Real Employment Law Advice team and which is causing increased stress and time for employers and managers, the use of AI by disgruntled employees.
We are seeing a significant increase in AI being used by employees to draft grievances, prepare complaints, challenge decisions and fuel their desire to pursue Employment Tribunal claims.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- Trends we are seeing on a practical level
- Implications for employers
- The challenges of seeking to resolve disputes when employees have inaccurate AI ‘advice’
- How AI is changing employee expectations
- What employers and managers can do to mitigate the risk of disputes arising
- What employers and managers can do to limit situations escalating when issues do arise
- Why taking proactive steps to be a good employer is your best defence
Key takeaways:
AI is here to stay and more and more employees will access ‘advice’ from their AI assistant in future and it is those employers who take the time to invest in good robust processes and procedures and truly look after their employees who will find that the time investment now will pay dividends later on.
As a member of our HR Harbour Membership service we can help you to be the best employer you can and truly mitigate the risk of spurious and time consuming AI driven disputes. You can find more information about the service here: HR Harbour
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