This past week’s Zaller Law Group masterclass on AI in the Workplace walked California employers through what they need to know right now about AI in the workplace. The conversation covered everything from a federal court ruling on AI and attorney-client privilege to California’s new automated hiring regulations to practical tools employers can start using
Across the country, state legislatures are moving quickly to regulate artificial intelligence in the workplace. California’s proposed SB 947 – the Automated Decision Systems in the Workplace – introduced in the California Legislature on February 2, 2026, is one prominent example, but it is part of a broader trend: laws that seek to govern how
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s actively transforming the workplace. Whether employers are aware of it or not, AI tools are being embedded into daily operations across industries. With California pushing forward with proposed regulations that could take effect as early as July 1, 2025, employers must begin understanding the implications now. Here are