--- sourceDocument: yokohama Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/delta-xanadu-yokohama Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - yokohama Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3yx bundleId : - delta3yx --- # Combined Employee Relations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Employee Relations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama 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 Yokohama This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of updates, features, and important information related to the Employee Relations product as they upgrade from the Xanadu release family to Yokohama. It is designed to assist in preparation by summarizing all relevant changes and guidance in one place. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Allegation Record Creation in Xanadu:** Users can create allegation records within HR Service Delivery Employee Relations using either the legacy UI or Agent Workspace. For single-subject cases, the Subject of Allegation field on case tabs automatically populates with the subject's name, streamlining case documentation. * **Discrimination Case Reporting:** Employees can specifically create cases related to discrimination using Core UI case creation, HR Service Delivery Agent Workspace for HR Case Management, or anonymously via the Anonymous Report Center portal. This enhances compliance and reporting capabilities. * **Activation:** Employee Relations is available as a ServiceNow AI Platform feature activated through the Employee Relations plugin (com.snhremployeerelations). Customers should ensure plugin activation prior to use. ## Changes, Removals, and Deprecations There are no changes, removals, or deprecations reported between the Xanadu and Yokohama releases for Employee Relations. Customers can expect feature continuity without disruption during their upgrade. ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Information * **Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks:** Customers should review and complete any recommended tasks prior to and after upgrading to Yokohama to ensure smooth transition, although no specific tasks were noted for these releases. * **Additional Requirements and Browser Support:** No new or changed additional requirements or browser compatibility updates were introduced for Employee Relations in these releases. * **Accessibility and Localization:** There are no new accessibility or localization considerations noted between these releases. ## Highlights * The automatic population of the Subject of Allegation field for single-subject cases simplifies data entry and improves accuracy. * Dedicated pathways to report discrimination cases, including anonymous reporting, support compliance and employee trust. Overall, ServiceNow customers upgrading Employee Relations from Xanadu to Yokohama can anticipate stable functionality with useful enhancements around allegation record creation and discrimination case management, supporting efficient HR case management workflows. Consolidated page of all release notes for Employee Relations from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## 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 Yokohama. 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 Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, 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. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Employee Relations. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__8} | 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. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Employee Relations features. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Employee Relations features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Employee Relations features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Employee Relations. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__32} | 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. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Employee Relations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-employeerelations-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | 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__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | 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__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | 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__62} | 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. | [ ]