United States of America: California Civil Rights Council's Employment Regulations Regarding Automated-Decision Systems enter into force

On 1 October 2025, the final regulations issued by the California Civil Rights Council regarding the use of automated-decision systems in employment practices enter into effect. Employers and covered entities must ensure that such systems do not result in adverse treatment of individuals based on protected characteristics. They must also retain employment records, including automated-decision data, for a minimum of four years, and avoid the use of automated assessments that may elicit disability-related information in violation of medical inquiry restrictions.