Reuters/Westlaw Today Features Article by Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith on Workplace Preparedness Under the EU AI Act

Thomson Reuters' Westlaw Today featured an article by Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith: “Workplace AI — how employers should prepare for the new EU AI Act deadline.” The piece, published on July 17, 2026, examines how employers can prepare for delayed but wide-reaching workplace compliance obligations under the EU AI Act.

The article highlights the impact of the EU AI Act’s revised timeline, emphasizing that while the delay to December 2, 2027 provides temporary relief, it also creates a critical window for employers to build governance frameworks for high-risk AI systems. It outlines key compliance considerations across HR, procurement, data protection, and global regulatory alignment.

As the authors note:

"The delay may feel welcome for multinational employers keeping up with the spread of AI adoption across their organization, but it is an opportunity to get the groundwork done."

The full article is available here.