SB 951: Employment: technological displacement: notice.

The bill establishes the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, which requires employers to provide a 90-day advanced written notice to affected workers, the Employment Development Department, and state and local entities before technological displacement affecting 25 or more workers or 25% of the workforce, whichever is less. Employers must provide notice to affected workers and local entities when they execute a technological cessation in hiring due to the adoption of artificial intelligence or other automating technology. Workers affected by technological displacement or termination of contract are entitled to a right of first bid on other positions with the employer and are protected from discharge during a 90-day period from when notice is provided. Employers that fail to give notice are liable for back pay and benefits to each worker for a maximum of 60 days or one-half…