SB 951: Cal/WARN Notices Must Disclose AI-Driven Layoffs From January 1, 2027
What changed
SB 951 (Chapter 860, Statutes of 2026) requires a Cal/WARN notice for a mass layoff, relocation or termination caused in whole or in substantial part by AI or other automated technology to include specified details, including the job functions that will be automated. EDD will publish a summary of the notices it receives. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
Who it applies to
California employers covered by the Cal/WARN Act that plan a mass layoff, relocation or termination.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
New WARN notice content requirement for AI/automation-driven layoffs takes effect
What employers may need to do
- When AI or automation drives a covered layoff, relocation or termination, include the required details, such as the job functions being automated, in the 60-day Cal/WARN notice starting January 1, 2027.
Official source
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB951Detected by RegWatch monitoring on October 1, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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