The EU AI Act High Risk AI System Deadline: What HR Must Do To Prepare

Wednesday, March 11 • 2 – 3 pm ET

Learn what must be in place before the EU Artificial Intelligence Act’s August deadline

On August 2, 2026, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act’s High Risk AI System obligations will be fully enforceable. For HR leaders, it introduces new expectations around how AI is used in the workplace, particularly in hiring, performance management, workforce analytics, and other people-related decisions, along with clear obligations for AI literacy and training.

Learn what must be in place before the Act’s August deadline. Our expert will break down the law’s risk-based framework and explain why human oversight, transparency, documentation, data quality and workforce training are central to compliance.

In this session, attendees will learn:

Why August 2026 is a critical compliance milestone under the EU AI Act
How common HR AI tools may be classified as high-risk and what that means for employers
What the Act requires when it comes to AI literacy and training for employees who use or oversee AI systems
HR’s responsibilities for transparency, documentation and defensible decision-making
Practical steps HR leaders can take now to prepare their organizations for enforcement

By attending the live webinar, you’ll be eligible for SHRM and HRCI credits.