# California law bars fully automated firings

> SB 947 requires a human check of any AI‑driven discipline or termination and lets workers ask for the reasons.

Oossa · 2026-10-08 · https://oossa.com/en/california-law-bars-fully-automated-firings

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” in California. The bill stops employers from using AI alone to fire or discipline staff. Companies must have a human review the AI output and give the employee a written explanation, including the data used. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027, and lets workers file complaints with the state labor commissioner if the process isn’t followed.

## The facts

- SB 947, effective July 1, 2027
- 73% of HR pros say they use AI for hiring decisions (MyPerfectResume survey)

## Why it matters

California workers will have a legal right to know and contest AI‑based termination decisions.

## Sources & references

1. [Regulators are trying to protect you from being fired by AI – here’s how](https://www.zdnet.com/innovation/how-state-regulators-protect-you-fired-by-ai/) – ZDNet, 2026-10-08

Last updated: 2026-10-08