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5 Changes HR Can't Afford to MissAI-Written Claims, Harassment, Union Access and More

  • Know which changes land when, and how to prepare
  • Respond to long, AI-written grievances without missing what matters
  • Hear an employment lawyer answer HR teams' questions
Shadia El DardiryZhara Adal

Guest speaker Shadia El Dardiry, Clyde & Co. Host Zhara Adal, 5Mins

  • Recorded 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026
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5 Changes HR Can't Afford to Miss, an HR Declassified webinar recording with Shadia El Dardiry and Zhara Adal
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 explains what's changing, where you're most exposed and what to do next.

  • HR leaders
  • HR business partners
  • People managers
  • In-house counsel
5Changes to watch, now to 2027
1Employment lawyer answering HR questions
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A taste of the session

Here's what Shadia covers

  1. Happening now

    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.

  2. From 30 Oct 2026

    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.

  3. From 30 Oct 2026

    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.

  4. From 1 Jan 2027

    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.

  5. Happening now

    Find the weak spots beyond HR

    Managers often hear complaints first, but many have no training. Learn where your organization is most exposed.

Guest expert and host

Meet the speakers

Shadia advises employers on grievances, investigations and tribunal claims every day. In this session, she and 5Mins' Zhara explain what's changing and what HR teams should do next.

Shadia El Dardiry
Guest expert speaker

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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Questions about the recording

Is the recording free?

Yes. Fill in the short form and you get instant access to the recording, with a link sent to your inbox.

How long is the session?

Under 45 minutes. Watch it whenever it suits you, at your own pace.

What changes does it cover?

AI-written grievances and claims, the duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, new trade union access rights, the shorter unfair dismissal qualifying period from 1 January 2027, and the weak spots beyond HR, such as untrained managers.

Who is it for?

HR leaders, HR business partners, people managers and in-house counsel who want to know what's changing and what to do next.

Who are the speakers?

Shadia El Dardiry, Legal Director (Employment Law) at Clyde & Co, with host Zhara Adal, Content Lead at 5Mins.

Is this legal advice?

No. The session gives general guidance. Speak to your own legal adviser about your organization's situation.

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New harassment and union access rules apply from 30 October 2026. Get clear on what to do first, with practical guidance from an employment lawyer, in under 45 minutes.

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