Artificial intelligence is now being used to screen resumes, conduct interviews, monitor performance, and even decide who gets fired. In California, new regulations that took effect October 1, 2025 give workers powerful protections against AI-driven discrimination. And in 2026, the legislature is pushing even further. Here is what you need to know about your rights — and what to do if an AI-assisted decision cost you your job.

Discrimination in the workplace is not only unjust but also unlawful.