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  California Governor Gavin Newsom late Monday vetoed the much-watched “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), a measure that would have placed strict limits on how employers use AI in discipline, termination, and scheduling decisions. While the Governor acknowledged the growing risks of automated workplace tools, he concluded the bill was overbroad, duplicative of existing regulation, and potentially harmful to California businesses . This move will have an impact on employers not only in the Golden State but across the country as regulators from coast to coast struggle with how – and whether – to regulate artificial intelligence in the workplace . Here’s a review of the veto and what it means for employers. NOTE: Our next AI Forum webinar will cover the state of AI regulation in California. Join our California insider for this interactive conversation on Wednesday, October 15.  Register here . The No Robo Bosses Act in a Nutshell SB 7, dubbed the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would have made ...

The California Legislature just wrapped up its work for the year, and now all eyes turn to Governor Newsom, who has until October 12 to sign or veto each of the bills sent to his desk. Any bills signed into law will take effect on January 1, 2026. What are the top bills that employers should be monitoring? 12 Workplace Bills That Await the Governor’s Signature or Veto AI, Privacy, and Workplace Surveillance The hottest topic for legislative discussion and action in 2025 continued to be artificial intelligence and related technology issues. AI alone accounted for the focus of more than three dozen bills considered this year, and California may soon join the growing list of states to enact their own laws related to the use of AI by businesses. Several bills that would impact employers directly made it to Newsom’s desk and are now awaiting further action. These include: SB 7 (“No Robo Bosses”)  – SB 7 is specific to employment-related decisions using AI technology and automated decis...

California lawmakers have proposed new legislation to reshape the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While this bill aims to protect workers, employers have expressed concerns about how it might affect business efficiency and innovation. What Does California’s Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) Propose? SB 7, also known as the “No Robo Bosses Act,” introduces several key requirements and provisions restricting how employers use automated decision systems (ADS) powered by AI . These systems are used in making employment-related decisions, including hiring, promotions, evaluations, and terminations. The pending bill seeks to ensure that employers use these systems responsibly and that AI only assists in decision-making rather than replacing human judgment entirely. The bill is significant for its privacy, transparency, and workplace safety implications, areas that are fundamental as technology becomes more integrated into our daily work lives. Privacy and Transparency Prote...