SB 947: Employment: automated decision systems.

This bill aims to regulate the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in California. An employer is prohibited from using an ADS to perform certain functions, such as making disciplinary, termination, or deactivation decisions, without the worker's consent. Employers must provide workers with access to their own data used by the ADS and provide written notice before using it for disciplinary purposes. The bill also prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against workers who assert their rights under the law. The Labor Commissioner is responsible for enforcing the bill's provisions, and workers can also bring civil actions for damages or seek penalties. The bill does not apply to parties covered by valid collective bargaining agreements or federal government contracts.