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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for employers' use of Automated Decision Systems (ADS) in workplace settings, aiming to increase transparency and protect workers' rights. The legislation requires employers to provide written notice to workers when an ADS is being used for employment-related decisions, including a detailed explanation of how the system works, what data it uses, and potential impacts on workers. Employers must maintain an updated list of ADS in use and notify job applicants if such systems are used in hiring decisions. The bill prohibits employers from using ADS that could violate labor laws, infer workers' protected characteristics, or prevent workers from exercising their legal rights. Employers cannot rely solely on ADS for disciplinary or termination decisions and must include human review and additional contextual information. Workers are granted the right to request their own data used by ADS and receive explanations about decisions affecting their employment. The Labor Commissioner is authorized to enforce these provisions, with potential civil penalties of $500 for violations, and workers are protected from retaliation for asserting their rights under this law. The bill applies to various employers, including government agencies, and includes exemptions for collective bargaining agreements and federal government contractual requirements, with the goal of ensuring fair and transparent use of automated decision-making technologies in the workplace.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice, Labor and Employment

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