05/11/2026
AI is changing how businesses make decisions, but what happens when those decisions end up in court?
When a manager relies on AI to guide a disciplinary decision or dismissal, the legal risks can be significant. Under Australia’s general protections framework, employers may need to prove that a prohibited reason played no part in their decision, raising important questions about accountability, independent judgement and the role of AI in workplace decisions.
In this article, Citation Legal Practice Leader Brittany Byrne explores the emerging employment law risks of AI-assisted decision-making and what businesses need to know to manage them.
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