Artificial Intelligence Newsom orders California to prepare for AI-driven layoffs State has six months to propose protections for workers threatened by AI-led restructuring iStock.com/Mr-Tigga Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 26 May 2026 California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its-kind executive order requiring st Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Artificial Intelligence AI job displacement risks civil unrest, UK study warns Artificial Intelligence Unions emerge as key force in pushback against AI adoption Artificial Intelligence Bosses rolling out AI in HR without safeguards, Irish study finds Artificial Intelligence Singapore pressured to adopt “no jobless growth” AI approach