California Regulators Adopt New Discrimination Rules For Automated-Decision Systems: 3 Steps for Employers Using AI in the Workplace
California regulators recently adopted regulations regarding automated-decision systems (ADS) in the workplace, aiming to protect against employment discrimination given the dramatic rise in artificial intelligence use in employment. On March 21, the California Civil Council of the Civil Rights Department (CRD) voted to approve the rules, which now must be cleared by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and published by the Secretary of State. If they pass these final hurdles, they will likely become effective on July 1. Read on for key takeaways from the updated regulations and three steps you should take to stay compliant. Brief Background Employers are increasingly using AI tools during the employee lifecycle. They bring obvious advantages, such as saving time, processing efficiencies, and providing insightful data on people analytics . On the flipside, they can lead to potential discriminatory practices without proper oversight and governance. California leads the way in proposed...