California SB 951 — Technological Displacement Notice

SUMMARY

SB 951 adds technology-displacement information to Cal/WARN notices when a covered workforce action is caused in whole or substantial part by AI or other automated technology.

WHY IT MATTERS

The law concerns qualifying Cal/WARN events and workforce displacement, not individual automated discipline or general workplace surveillance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• For a covered event caused in whole or substantial part by AI or automation replacing positions, add the specified worker, job-function, location, and technology information to the Cal/WARN notice.
• Place the required technology-displacement statement at the top of the notice.

COVERAGE

Employers: Employers and covered establishments subject to the California WARN Act.

Workers: Employees within Cal/WARN's definitions and thresholds.

Exceptions: Existing Cal/WARN scope, exclusions, and the physical-calamity or act-of-war exception remain relevant.

ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES

Existing Cal/WARN enforcement framework; the measure also assigns reporting duties to the Employment Development Department.

CHANGE HISTORY

1. 2026-09-30
   signed

   Governor signed SB 951

   The Governor signed the measure adding technology-displacement information to qualifying Cal/WARN notices.

2. 2026-09-30
   verification update

   Record re-verified

   Official source links, status, and key dates were checked for this maintenance release.

3. 2026-09-09
   passed legislature

   SB 951 presented to the Governor

   The enrolled measure was presented after final legislative passage.

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