United States of America: California Civil Rights Council issued text of Employment Regulations Regarding Automated-Decision Systems

On 21 March 2025, the California Civil Rights Council formally adopted the final text of the Employment Regulations Regarding Automated-Decision Systems, marking the initial approval stage in the regulatory process to address potential discrimination risks associated with artificial intelligence and algorithmic tools in employment practices. The adopted regulations clarify how California civil rights law applies to the use of automated-decision systems in employment, particularly in recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. The regulations also introduce obligations for employers regarding record retention and restrict the use of assessment tools that may elicit disability-related information.