California Governor Newsom signs SB 947 restricting employer use of automated decision systems
Key points
- California Governor Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 947 (SB 947)
- The law responds to the growing use of automated decision systems in employment
- The law adds restrictions on employers using such systems
According to a law firm article by Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, California Governor Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 947 in response to the growing use of automated decision systems in employment. The law adds restrictions on employers.
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What employers should do
- List the automated decision tools used in hiring, evaluation and other employment decisions
- Check those tools against the new restrictions once the effective date is confirmed
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Status
- Signed, not yet effective
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers using automated decision systems in employment decisions
- Official source
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