New Proposed Regulations Will Significantly Shape How Businesses Leverage AI in Personnel Decisions
By Ashley N. Lopeztello, The National Law Review, March 6, 2025
Businesses are actively exploring new ways to harness AI for improved efficiency, especially in creating automated decision-making systems that can streamline hiring and recruitment processes. In response, the California Civil Rights Council is proactively developing new laws aimed at preventing potential employment discrimination related to protected characteristics when using AI in these personnel decisions. This includes examining whether seemingly neutral factors, such as criminal history, could still lead to discrimination.
On February 7, 2025, the Civil Rights Council announced its second round of modifications to the proposed employment regulations related to algorithmic decision systems. For employers looking to adopt AI in their personnel decision-making processes, here are some significant changes to consider:
