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CIO.com · October 2, 2026 · On the brief until October 16, 2026

A human rubber stamp on AI-based HR decisions won’t satisfy California’s No Robo Bosses law

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California enacted the No Robo Bosses Act, which bans employers from relying solely on automated systems to discipline or fire workers. Starting in July 2027, managers must corroborate machine recommendations with underlying records and retain the power to reject automated outputs. Companies must also notify affected staff when algorithms are used and provide the evaluation data upon request.

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Regulators and employers face the challenge of defining what constitutes genuine human oversight instead of a passive managerial rubber stamp.

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