California signs first US No Robo Bosses Act targeting AI firings

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, banning employers from relying solely on AI automated decision systems to discipline or fire workers. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, with a $500 penalty per violation and mandates human review and worker notification.

• SB 947 takes effect on July 1, 2027
• Penalty is $500 per violation
• Employers must disclose AI use and keep one year of data
• Systems predicting worker behavior from personal data are banned