California governor signs SB 947 'No Robo Bosses Act' requiring human oversight of AI employment decisions
Key points
- Governor Newsom signed SB 947 on September 30.
- Major employment decisions, including discipline and termination, require human oversight.
- Applies to most public and private employers; gig workers are carved out.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026, on September 30. It regulates automated decision systems in the workplace and requires human oversight of major employment decisions, including discipline and termination. It applies to most public and private employers, with a carve-out for gig workers. A Katz Banks Kumin blog post says enforcement falls short. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review automated tools used in hiring, performance and termination processes to identify where human oversight is needed.
- Monitor the effective date and enforcement rules.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Status
- Signed, not yet effective
- Effective date
- —
- Employers covered
- Most California private and public employers; gig workers carved out
- Official source
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Original report: The National Law Review ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.