HB1421 IN introduced

Ban on employer use of automated decision systems.

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Plain-English summary

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill prohibits employers from solely using automated decision systems for employment decisions and sets conditions for their use.

2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:**
   - Do not rely only on automated decision systems for employment decisions.
   - If using automated decision system outputs, meet specific conditions (details to be clarified).
   - Do not discriminate or retaliate against employees for exercising their rights under this law.
   - Provide clear disclosures if you plan to use automated decision systems in employment decisions.

3. **DEADLINES:** 
   - The effective date of the bill will be determined once passed; stay updated on legislative progress for compliance timelines.

4. **PENALTIES:** 
   - The Department of Labor can enforce compliance and take action against violators.
   - Employees or labor organizations can file civil lawsuits for violations.

5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses will need to review their hiring and decision-making processes to ensure compliance with this bill, which may require additional training or adjustments to how they use technology in employment decisions.

Source description

Ban on employer use of automated decision systems. Prohibits an employer from: (1) relying exclusively on an automated decision system in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual; (2) using an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual unless certain conditions are met; and (3) discriminating or retaliating against a covered individual for exercising rights under these provisions. Sets forth disclosure requirements for an employer that uses or intends to use an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision. Allows the department of labor to take certain enforcement actions. Allows a covered individual or labor organization to bring a civil action for a violation.

Not legal advice. Summaries are generated by AI from publicly available bill text and may contain errors or omissions. Always consult counsel before making compliance decisions.