Summary At a Glance Artificial intelligence (AI) is back on Congress’s agenda, and this time there are several competing ideas about what federal AI regulation should look like. Republican lawmakers are pursuing legislation that could establish federal AI standards while preempting certain state AI laws. Democrats are taking a broader approach, with proposals addressing AI […]
Summary At a Glance The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has proposed adding new artificial intelligence (AI) questions to the American Time Use Survey. The questions would measure whether individuals use AI tools, the types of tasks for which they use them, and how AI use relates to work, education, household […]
Summary At a Glance On June 4, 2026, Federal lawmakers released a discussion draft of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, a bipartisan proposal intended to create a federal framework for artificial intelligence governance. While much of the proposal focuses on frontier AI systems, cybersecurity, research, education, and national AI competitiveness, several provisions […]
Summary At a Glance The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has temporarily postponed its rulemaking process related to artificial intelligence (AI) notice requirements in employment decisions. The postponement includes the public hearing that had been scheduled for June 10, 2026. The proposed rules relate to Public Act 103-804, which amended the Illinois Human Rights […]
Summary At a Glance New York employers should be aware of Assembly Bill A9581B, which has passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly. As of June 26, 2026, the bill has not yet been signed by the Governor. If enacted, the bill would create a new annual reporting obligation for certain businesses that […]
As organizations rapidly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), many are prioritizing the development of formal policies. However, recent enforcement activity from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission makes clear that policy alone is not enough. Regulators are increasingly focused on how AI is implemented, monitored, and aligned with federal non-discrimination requirements. […]
Summary At A Glance As artificial intelligence continues to transform the modern workplace, state legislatures are moving quickly to establish guardrails around the use of automated tools in employment decisions. Recent developments in Colorado, Connecticut, and Illinois reflect a broader trend toward increased oversight of AI and automated decision-making systems used in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other […]
Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued Executive Order N-5-26 (EO), a first-of-its-kind directive aimed at establishing rigorous safety and ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI). While the order primarily focuses on state procurement, its implications for the broader HR and business landscape in California are significant, signaling a shift toward mandatory “Trusted AI” certifications and enhanced transparency. New […]
The California legislature is currently considering Assembly Bill (AB) 1898, a significant piece of legislation aimed at increasing transparency regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making tools in the workplace. If passed, the “Artificial Intelligence Transparency at Work” act would amend the California Labor Code to require employers to disclose the use of […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into workplace operations, employers face new compliance, data privacy, and decision-making risks. While many organizations are focused on developing AI-related policies, policy development alone is not sufficient. To mitigate risk and support compliant use, organizations must ensure employees and managers are trained to appropriately use AI tools in […]
