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European AI Office updates transparency register as enforcement ramps up
European AI Office updates transparency code register and signals bigger enforcement push while several capitals lag on national contact points, affecting HR tech compliance.
Acas publishes draft disciplinary and grievance Code
Acas has opened an eight‑week consultation on a draft update to its disciplinary and grievance Code, stressing early resolution, mediation and Equality Act adjustments.
EEOC’s 2026–2030 plan targets algorithmic bias
EEOC's FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan prioritizes enforcement against technology-related employment discrimination, highlighting algorithmic hiring and performance systems.
EU delays high‑risk HR AI deadline; transparency live
The EU's Digital Omnibus delays high‑risk HR AI compliance to 2 Dec 2027 but Article 50 transparency duties — candidate disclosures and watermarking — are already in force.
Tribunal rules agency unfairly dismissed developer over AI redundancy
A UK employment tribunal found a digital experience agency unfairly dismissed a developer singled out in a predetermined redundancy tied to an AI project, Law360 reports.
Munich court blocks Suno AI use of copyrighted songs
Munich court finds Suno AI infringed music copyrights, orders injunctions and disclosure and rejects TDM and AI‑Act defences.
Government updates Employment Rights Act 2025 timetable
Government published an updated timetable for the Employment Rights Act 2025 on 7 Aug 2026; key dates affect balloting, tribunal time limits and unfair-dismissal reforms.
SRA warns solicitors over AI misuse
The Solicitors Regulation Authority warns solicitors about fabricated AI citations and confidentiality risks as LexisNexis flags expanded right-to-work penalties from 1 Oct 2026.
Colorado shifts AI law from risk rules to disclosure
Colorado lawmakers amended the state AI law (SB 26-189), replacing parts of its risk-management regime with disclosure-focused rules and delaying some high-risk mandates for employers.
Judiciary updates interim‑relief guidance amid rise in AI‑assisted tribunal claims
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals issue June 2026 guidance warning of more AI‑assisted and complex claims and set expectations for case management and disclosure.
SAP adds EU Pay Transparency Insights to SuccessFactors
SAP has added EU Pay Transparency Insights to its People Intelligence suite to help employers analyse pay gaps and prepare reporting under the EU directive.
EU opens second-stage consultation on Quality Jobs Act
The European Commission has launched a second-stage social‑partner consultation on its proposed Quality Jobs Act, highlighting algorithmic management and workplace AI.
California enrolls SB 951 to add AI disclosures to WARN notices
California enrolled SB 951 Aug. 31, 2026, requiring AI-driven layoff notices to list affected classifications, automated job functions and AI vendor details.
U.S. pushes light-touch AI rules at G20 tech meeting
U.S. officials at a G20 tech ministerial urged a light‑touch approach to AI regulation, promoting 'Carolina Principles' that favour research and limited new rules.
Employment tribunal flags AI‑generated filings in Abraham case
An Employment Tribunal in Abraham v Hound Technology Ltd warned that rapid AI‑assisted reconsideration applications raised procedural and evidential concerns.
EU publishes Digital Omnibus, delays AI Act high‑risk rules
The EU published Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 on 24 July 2026, postponing several AI Act high‑risk obligations including those for employment and recruitment AI.
EU updates AI literacy guidance for providers and deployers
The European Commission updated guidance on AI talent, skills and literacy, saying providers and deployers must support staff AI literacy under Article 4 of the AI Act.
Tribunal: Holiday Extras’ camera-on rule discriminatory
A Croydon employment tribunal found Holiday Extras unlawfully refused an employee's request to keep her camera off during remote training under the Equality Act 2010.
House of Lords urges mandatory AI impact tests for hiring
House of Lords peers on 13 July 2026 pressed ministers to require algorithmic impact assessments and stronger worker consultation before deploying recruitment AI.
Ireland flags International AI Summit in EU Presidency priorities
Ireland published enterprise and employment priorities for its 2026 EU Presidency, announcing a Dublin International AI Summit and backing a Quality Jobs Roadmap.
EEOC, NYC and States Tighten AI Hiring Rules
The EEOC, New York City and several states tightened rules on AI hiring, boosting disclosure, bias audits and enforcement, the National Law Review reported.
Commons probes AI and the future of the workforce
Business and Trade Committee took evidence on AI’s impact on jobs, redundancy risks, skills and worker protections — what HR leaders must watch and do next.
Local Law 144: NYC employers face rising compliance pressure
Guidance reiterates Local Law 144 requires bias audits, candidate notices and public disclosures as DCWP enforcement and scrutiny ramp up.
Digital Omnibus changes EU AI Act compliance
EU institutions approved a Digital Omnibus package that delays some AI Act deadlines and centralises enforcement — what HR and vendors must adjust.