Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order To Confront Economic Impacts of AI
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order To Confront Economic Impacts of AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-29 11:47:00
Source Domain: www.cdflaborlaw.com
- Signing of Executive Order N-6-26: On May 21, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 to mandate various California agencies and industry partners to report on AI’s impact on the workforce, best practices, employment policies, and WARN Act mass-layoff updates.
- Agency Mandates:
- 90 days: Collaboration among the LWDA, GO-Biz, the Department of Finance, and industry partners to review AI’s potential workforce impacts and propose early economic warning signals of labor disruptions.
- 180 days: LWDA to recommend revisions to the California WARN Act, advise on policies for displaced worker compensation, and improve existing support programs.
- By October 15, 2026: LWDA to review the integration of AI in collective bargaining processes and report on workforce training programs. Government Operations Agency to propose actions fostering AI development that support societal benefits, with input from academic and private sectors.
- Employment Development Department (EDD) Requirements: Development of an AI playbook to enhance dislocated worker strategies and submission of bi-annual business feedback summaries about technology’s role in hiring and workforce decisions.
- Other Notable Legislation:
- SB 947: Pending legislation preventing employers from using Automated Decision Systems (ADS) for certain functions, requiring data transparency and post-decision notices to workers.
- California Civil Rights Department Regulations: Effective October 2025, regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment using ADS, along with data retention requirements.
- California Privacy Protection Agency Regulations: Upcoming rules under CCPA/CPRA addressing automated decision-making technology, effective January 1, 2027, requiring employer notices.
