By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel ™
Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in workplace decision‑making—from hiring and performance management to monitoring and termination decisions. While these tools promise efficiency, their use raises complex and evolving legal issues for employers, particularly when disputes arise. We will examine the employment, human rights, privacy, and labour law risks associated with AI use in the workplace, with a specific focus on litigation exposure and defensibility.
The session will provide a practical framework for assessing risk, anticipating evidentiary challenges, and implementing governance measures that support defensible decision‑making before a claim arises.
Topics to be covered include:
- Where and how AI is being used in employment decisions—and why informal or unmanaged use creates legal risk
- Human rights and bias issues arising from AI‑assisted hiring, performance management, and termination decisions
- Privacy and surveillance risks, including the creation, use, and disclosure of AI‑generated workplace data in litigation
- Labour relations implications, including technological change, grievances, and management rights considerations
- Evidentiary and procedural challenges in employment litigation involving AI‑supported decisions
- Practical governance strategies to reduce litigation risk and support defensible outcomes
Presenters:
Frank Cesario, Hicks Morley
Brittany Bates, Hicks Morley
Justin Khorana-Medeiros, BMO
For members of the Law Society of Ontario, this program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hour(s).
Time (ET):
Lunch and Registration: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session and Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm