Employment & Labor

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial intelligence. While the order does not create immediate new compliance obligations for employers, it is an important development for California businesses because it previews where state policy, regulation,

Quick Hits

  • Businesses operating websites, online services, or applications primarily providing a forum for user-generated content may qualify as “covered platforms” subject to the TAKE IT DOWN Act’s notice-and-takedown requirements.
  • The act’s platform obligations can carry significant civil fines of up to $53,088 per violation.
  • Even employers that are not covered platforms may want to