As employers around the globe are increasingly looking to leverage AI and AI-adjacent automation in their recruiting and personnel processes, California has stepped onto the scene. On June 27, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council approved several changes to the regulations issued under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), expressly targeting employment discrimination risks arising from AI and other automated decision systems (FEHA regulations). The new rules take effect Oct. 1, 2025, and have the potential to significantly impact hiring and personnel processes across the state.
Beyond Bias: California Sets a New Standard for Regulating AI in the Workplace
