California Workplace AI Notice and Disclosure Bill Would Impose Hefty Penalties
Introduced by Assembly Member Nick Schultz on February 12, 2026, Assembly Bill 1898 (AB 1898) would impose significant new notice and transparency obligations on California employers that use AI-powered tools to manage workers or make employment-related decisions. If signed into law, this bill would represent one of the most comprehensive workplace AI disclosure requirements in the country. 0:00 9:15 Quick Hits California Assembly Bill (AB) 1898 would impose significant new notice and transparency obligations on California employers using AI-powered tools for employment-related decisions. AB 1898 would require employers to provide advance written notice, obtain signed acknowledgments, and maintain an annual inventory of AI tools, with penalties for noncompliance. Employers may want to begin preparations now by conducting AI tool audits, assessing coverage, building notice processes, planning for acknowledgment requirements, preparing annual disclosure lists, evaluating vendo...