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Apr. 6, 2026

When AI touches employment decisions, California will want receipts

As AI takes on a bigger role in the workplace, California is sending a clear warning: when it comes to hiring, firing, and discipline, humans--not algorithms--must be the ones making the call.

Mark Meyerhoff

Managing Partner
Liebert, Cassidy & Whitmore

Phone: (310) 981-2026

Email: mmeyerhoff@lcwlegal.com

Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA

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Chase Booth

Associate
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

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When AI touches employment decisions, California will want receipts
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In contrast to the rapid implementation of artificial intelligence software and processes across multiple, if not all, industries, legislation and regulation have moved more slowly. However, this past year has felt different. There has been a noticeable acceleration in efforts to put guardrails around AI use in the workplace. The accelerated regulatory and legislative efforts (both enacted and proposed) have revealed a common theme that employers would be advised to build int...

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