Employment: automated decision systems.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in California employment. It requires employers to notify workers when ADS are used to make employment-related decisions, maintain a list of these systems, and provide access to the data used by the systems. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who assert their rights and establishes penalties for violations. It clarifies definitions related to ADS and related terms, and outlines specific restrictions on how employers can utilize these systems.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to notify workers when ADS are used for employment-related decisions.
- Mandates employers to maintain an updated list of all ADS in use.
- Grants workers the right to request and receive a copy of their data used by ADS in decision-making.
- Prohibits employers from using ADS to prevent compliance with labor laws or retaliate against workers asserting their rights.
- Sets a limit on the use of ADS for discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions, requiring human review.
- Establishes a civil penalty of $500 for employers who violate the bill's provisions.
- Defines key terms related to automated decision systems and employment.
- Provides a mechanism for workers to waive the bill's provisions if included in a collective bargaining agreement.
Who is affected
- Employers
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