{"id":221969,"date":"2026-05-28T16:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/duane-morris-llp-california-state-agencies-ordered-to-study-the-impact-of-ai-in-employment\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:15:11","slug":"duane-morris-llp-california-state-agencies-ordered-to-study-the-impact-of-ai-in-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/duane-morris-llp-california-state-agencies-ordered-to-study-the-impact-of-ai-in-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Duane Morris LLP &#8211; California State Agencies Ordered to Study the Impact of AI in Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duanemorris.com\/alerts\/california_state_agencies_ordered_study_impact_ai_employment_0526.html\">Duane Morris LLP &#8211; California State Agencies Ordered to Study the Impact of AI in Employment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duanemorris.com\/alerts\/california_state_agencies_ordered_study_impact_ai_employment_0526.html\">https:\/\/www.duanemorris.com\/alerts\/california_state_agencies_ordered_study_impact_ai_employment_0526.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-28 16:09:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.duanemorris.com\">www.duanemorris.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Executive Order N-6-26:<\/strong> California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the executive order on May 21, 2026, focusing on studying, managing, and mitigating the workforce impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Future Legislative Impact:<\/strong> The studies and recommendations under the executive order will likely inform future legislation and rulemaking, potentially affecting employer obligations despite not imposing direct mandates currently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Components and Timelines:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EDD Reporting:<\/strong> Launch a public dashboard by August 19, 2026, to report on AI&#8217;s impact on employment, especially in hiring and workforce decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research Studies:<\/strong> Conduct reviews on AI&#8217;s labor market impacts and collect data by August 19, 2026, on potential workforce disruptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collective Bargaining Review:<\/strong> Assess how collective bargaining incorporates technology adoption, with results expected by October 15, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WARN Act Review:<\/strong> Evaluate and recommend revisions to the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by November 17, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforce Displacement Study:<\/strong> Review safety net policies for displaced workers by November 17, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforce Training:<\/strong> Review and enhance programs to fit growing industries, with an &#8220;AI playbook&#8221; 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