Legal Considerations and Risk Mitigation for AI-Driven Workplace Decisions
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This content was originally produced and published in Compliance and Risk journal.
Employers in the UK are increasingly adopting AI tools to streamline workplace processes, but these come with significant legal risks. While AI can enhance efficiency and consistency, its use in decisions affecting employees and applicants must comply with UK laws on data protection, discrimination, and trust.
Key risks include breaches of GDPR, algorithmic bias, and erosion of employee trust. To mitigate these risks, employers should ensure transparency, maintain human oversight, and regularly audit AI systems for compliance and fairness.
This article looks at the legal framework in the UK and the risks around using AI for workplace decisions, and the mitigation of those risks.