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5 Changes HR Can't Afford to Miss
AI-Written Claims, Harassment, Union Access and more
Shadia El Dardiry, Legal Director (Employment Law) at Clyde & Co, breaks down the changes heading for HR and what to do before each one lands.
Live Thursday 22 October 2026, 1pm BST / 8am ET
45 minutes · Free
- Know which changes land when, and how to prepare
- Respond to long, AI-written grievances without missing what matters
- Put your questions to an employment lawyer in a live Q&A
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Meet the speakers
Shadia advises employers on grievances, investigations and tribunal claims every day. Together with 5Mins' Zhara, they'll explain what's changing and what HR teams should do next.
Shadia El Dardiry
Legal Director (Employment Law), Clyde & Co
Shadia is a Legal Director in Clyde & Co's London Employment team, advising on grievances, investigations and whistleblowing, and defending discrimination claims in the Employment Tribunal. Having completed an in-house secondment, she understands the challenges facing HR teams and in-house counsel first-hand.
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Zhara Adal
Content Lead, 5Mins
Zhara Adal leads the content team at 5Mins. After starting her career at companies including Google and Uswitch, she now creates the engaging compliance content found on the 5Mins platform.
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What You'll Learn
5 changes coming for HR, and what to do about each
HR teams face longer AI-written grievances and claims, plus new harassment, union access and unfair dismissal rules landing from 30 October 2026. Shadia will explain what's changing, where you're most exposed and what to do next.
5 changes
to watch from now to 2027
Live Q&A
bring your questions for Shadia
Here's what Shadia will cover in 45 minutes.
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1
Respond to AI-written grievances and claims
Employees are using AI to draft long grievances and tribunal claims, and single employment tribunal claims rose 39% in 2025/26. Learn how to respond fairly and in proportion.
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2
Take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment
From 30 October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and can be liable for harassment by customers or clients.
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3
Prepare for new union access rights
From 30 October 2026, trade unions gain stronger rights to access workplaces, in person and digitally, to meet and recruit workers.
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4
Get ready for protection after six months
For dismissals from 1 January 2027, the unfair dismissal qualifying period falls from two years to six months, and the cap on compensatory awards is removed.
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Find the weak spots beyond HR
Managers often hear complaints first, but many have no training. Learn where your organisation is most exposed.
Save your spot for 22 October
New harassment and union access rules start eight days later. Get clear on what to do first and put your questions to an employment lawyer, all in 45 minutes.
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