Lizbeth ("Beth") West for The Daily Journal: Technology Displacement Disclosures Due to AI-Related Layoffs Are Required Under Cal-WARN

Lizbeth (“Beth”) West for The Daily Journal: Technology Displacement Disclosures Due to AI-Related Layoffs Are Required Under Cal-WARN

Published: November 4, 2026

In an article for The Daily Journal, Lizbeth (“Beth”) West discusses how SB 951, taking effect Jan. 1, 2027, amends the California WARN Act (Labor Code § 1400.5 et seq.) to require additional disclosures when AI drives mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations. She spells out who is covered by Cal-WARN, what notices must include, how they must be reported, and practical takeaways for employers.

Read the full article on The Daily Journal website.