California Regulators Take Aim at Resume Screening and Other Automated Tech

At a recent public meeting, California privacy officials advanced several initiatives that could significantly impact businesses, especially employers. The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has initiated formal rulemaking on Automated Decision-Making Technology (“ADMT”), such as resume-screening tools, facial recognition, and AI systems. The proposed regulations would require businesses to provide a pre-use notice about ADMT, allow consumers to opt out (with certain exceptions), and give them access to information on how ADMT is used. Employers and businesses utilizing AI tools must evaluate whether these rules apply and plan for potential carve-outs, particularly in employment contexts.

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October 24, 2024

California Court Expands Tools for Invalidating Arbitration Agreements

A recent ruling by a California appeals court clarified the implications of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA), stating that it not only prohibits the arbitration of sexual harassment claims but also extends this prohibition to all claims brought in the same case. This decision grants employees in California an important avenue to avoid arbitration altogether, which could impact employers across the country as the interpretation of the EFAA evolves through litigation.

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October 16, 2024

California’s New Freelancer Law: What Employers Need to Know and How to Comply

In a significant move to protect California's growing freelance workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), into law on September 28, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, this law imposes minimum contract requirements for private employers hiring independent contractors. Similar to the Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the FWPA requires written agreements between hiring parties and freelancers. These agreements must detail the nature of the services, compensation rates, and payment deadlines. The legislation aims to ensure that freelancers are paid on time and receive basic protections, helping to formalize and secure freelance work across

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California Regulators Take Aim at Resume Screening and Other Automated Tech

California Court Expands Tools for Invalidating Arbitration Agreements

California’s New Freelancer Law: What Employers Need to Know and How to Comply

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