Labor/Employment
Oct. 8, 2026
California's new AI employment bills: What employers need to know
California's new laws governing AI-driven employment decisions and layoffs require employers to rethink human oversight, transparency and workforce planning to mitigate potential liability.
Benjamin R. Buchwalter
Partner
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Phone: (415) 954-4791
Email: bbuchwalter@fbm.com
UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA
With the recent passage of the No Robo Bosses Act (SB 947) and amendments to the California WARN Act (SB 951), California has pioneered new guidance for employers' use of AI in employment decisions. Gov. Newsom's Sept. 30 approval of both statutes (despite vetoing prior versions) comes amid growing skepticism about the unchecked use of increasingly pervasive AI tools. It also provides opportunities for employers to prevent or mitigate employment-related risks that have led to liabi...
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