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California Signs New AI Workplace Laws Requiring Human Review of Firings
The short answer
Governor Newsom signed bills that bar employers from relying only on AI for discipline or termination decisions and add AI transparency rules. If you have staff or customers in California, keep a person in charge of any HR decision an AI tool touches.
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- California
- HR
What happened
On September 30 California enacted SB 947, SB 951, AB 1331, AB 1883 and other bills. They require human review of automated discipline and firing decisions, notice when layoffs are caused by an AI system, limits on workplace surveillance, and stronger AI content transparency.
What it means for your business
If you have staff or customers in California, keep a person in charge of any HR decision an AI tool touches. It is a good practice in Texas too.