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AI Summary: This is a policy document proposing modifications to employment regulations regarding automated-decision systems by the Civil Rights Council. This regulation aims to clarify how the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to automated-decision systems in employment contexts. The proposed modifications will provide comprehensive guidance to employees, applicants, employers, and other covered entities about their rights and obligations when using automated systems in hiring or employment decisions. The regulation seeks to address potential discriminatory practices by ensuring that automated-decision systems do not violate FEHA's protections against discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected status. The proposed changes are intended to reduce employment-related violations, decrease litigation costs, and provide clearer standards for how employers can use automated systems in employment processes while maintaining legal compliance with anti-discrimination principles.