California SB 7 — No Robo Bosses Act (Vetoed Oct 2025)
California SB 7 (No Robo Bosses Act) would have prohibited employers from using automated decision systems to direct, discipline, or terminate workers without meaningful human oversight. Required worker notification and right to appeal algorithmic employment decisions. Vetoed by Governor Newsom in October 2025.
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