--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Employee Relations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Employee Relations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Employee Relations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This document consolidates the Employee Relations release notes for ServiceNow upgrades from the Xanadu release family through to Australia. It is designed to help customers prepare for the upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation instructions, and other relevant information specific to Employee Relations. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Xanadu Release:** Introduced the capability to create allegation records within HR Service Delivery Employee Relations, accessible via both the legacy UI and Agent Workspace. * For single-subject Employee Relations cases, the **Subject of Allegation** field auto-populates with the subject's name, simplifying case management. * Enabled creation of cases specifically related to discrimination through the Core UI case creation, HR Service Delivery Agent Workspace for HR Case Management, or the Anonymous Report Center portal, enhancing reporting options and user accessibility. * No new features, changes, removals, or deprecations were introduced in Yokohama, Zurich, or Australia releases for Employee Relations. ## Activation Employee Relations is available as a ServiceNow AI Platform feature through activation of the `Employee Relations plugin (com.snhremployeerelations)`. Customers should review activation guidance to enable Employee Relations functionality in their instance. ## Upgrade Considerations * Review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks specific to Employee Relations before upgrading to Australia. * There are no additional requirements, browser compatibility changes, accessibility updates, or localization considerations introduced between Xanadu and Australia for Employee Relations. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Simplified case creation for HR Employee Relations, especially for allegations, with automation reducing manual data entry. * Enhanced ability to report discrimination cases anonymously and through multiple interfaces, improving compliance and case tracking. * Consistency in Employee Relations features through multiple releases, reducing upgrade complexity. Consolidated page of all release notes for Employee Relations from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Employee Relations release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Employee Relations to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Employee Relations. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Create an allegation record for HR Service Delivery Employee Relations in the legacy UI or Agent Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hr-er-create-allegation&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : For single-subject Employee Relations cases, the Subject of Allegation field in relevant case tabs is automatically filled in with the subject's name. [Create an HR Service Delivery Employee Relations case using the legacy UI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-hr-employee-relations&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US), [Create an HR Service Delivery Employee Relations case using Agent Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-hr-er-ws&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US), [Anonymously report discrimination](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=arc-report-discrimination&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create cases specifically related to discrimination using Core UI case creation HR Service Delivery Agent Workspace for HR Case Management, or the Anonymous Report Center portal. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Employee Relations features. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Employee Relations features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Employee Relations features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Employee Relations. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Employee Relations is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of the Employee Relations plugin (com.sn_hr_employee_relations). For details, see [Activate Employee Relations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-hr-employee-relations&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Employee Relations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Employee Relations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Employee Relations, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Employee Relations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Employee Relations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * For single-subject Employee Relations cases, the Subject of Allegation field in is automatically filled in with the subject's name. * Report cases directly related to discrimination using Core UI case creation, HR Service Delivery Agent Workspace for HR Case Management, or the Anonymous Report Center portal. See [Employee Relations cases](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hr-case-employee-relations&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]