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California Just Banned Employers From Letting AI Fire Workers on Its Own
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
California passed SB 947, the 'No Robo Bosses Act,' requiring human review and confirmation before AI-influenced firing or disciplinary actions against employees, effective July 1, 2027. Employers must also notify employees in writing about AI involvement and provide a human contact for explanation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.
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You must prepare now to rework any AI tools involved in firing decisions to include human verification and clear employee notifications or lose access to the California market starting 2027. This law makes automated termination tools less viable without human oversight.
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