AI Responsibility and Transparency Act: Key Workplace Impacts » CBIA

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The Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5) was approved by the General Assembly on May 1 with an expected signing by Gov. Ned Lamont.
SB 5 includes disclosure and notice requirements for employers using automated tools in employee recruitment and decision-making, stipulating what information must be shared with applicants and employees.
The act makes it clear that using automated tools is not a defense against discrimination claims, encouraging human oversight in high-stakes decisions.
Employees working for high-end AI developers, defined as those using at least 10^26 operations in model training, will receive whistleblower-style protections and internal reporting obligations under the law.
The act requires AI-related disclosures in layoff notices filed under the federal WARN Act, adding transparency in job cuts tied to technological changes.
The effective dates begin in October 2026, with full implementation set for October 2027, prompting employers to start planning compliance now.
It emphasizes the need for transparency when applicants or employees interact with automated systems, marking a cultural shift for automated HR processes.
Steps to take include inventorying tools, standardizing disclosures, operationalizing bias testing, and preparing layoff notices for compliance.

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