On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, the 'No Robo Bosses Act of 2026,' which will become part of the California Labor Code. Beginning July 1, 2027, the law will restrict how employers use automated decision systems (ADS) in disciplinary and termination decisions, including barring employers from relying solely on an ADS to make such decisions.
In this alert, we summarize the law’s key requirements, its enforcement mechanics, how it compares to other state and local measures, and the steps employers can take before the effective date.
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