United States of America: Bill addressing technology used by employers in the workplace (HB 1672) was introduced to Washington House of Representatives

On 28 January 2025, the bill addressing technology used by employers in the workplace was introduced to the House of Representatives. The bill regulates employers' use of technology in the workplace by establishing guidelines for electronic monitoring and automated decision systems. The bill requires employers to have a legitimate purpose and use the least invasive methods for electronic monitoring. It also requires them to notify employees about monitoring activities. It prohibits monitoring in private areas and the use of facial or emotion recognition technology. Employers must conduct impact assessments for automated decision systems and cannot solely rely on them for employment decisions. The bill also protects employee rights by providing access to collected data and prohibiting retaliation against employees who exercise their rights. The bill also provides for penalties for violations ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 10,000.