States Are Now Writing the Workplace AI Rules - Employment Law This Week®

State legislatures are increasingly passing laws to regulate how employers use artificial intelligence in hiring, performance evaluations, and surveillance. These measures typically mandate transparency regarding AI tool usage and require employers to conduct bias audits to prevent discriminatory outcomes. This shift signals a move away from federal inaction, forcing companies to navigate a fragmented legal landscape that varies significantly from one state to another. These regulations aim to protect job applicants and employees as automated decision-making becomes more common in the workplace.