Current Landscape of Tech and Work Policy: A Roundup of Key Concepts - UC Berkeley Labor Center

Updated November 12, 2024. An overview of current U.S. public policy that regulates employers’ use of digital workplace technologies.

The Current Landscape of Tech and Work Policy in the U.S.: A Guide to Key Laws, Bills, and Concepts - UC Berkeley Labor Center Skip to content Home Publications Report The Current Landscape of Tech and Work Policy in the U.S.: A Guide to Key Laws, Bills, and Concepts Press Coverage Everyone is worried about AI killing jobs. She’s testing a fix-it plan. June 25, 2026 - Washington Post States Move to Regulate Workplace Tech as Automation, Monitoring Spread Across Sectors November 4, 2025 - Competition Policy International Statehouse AI Job-Loss Solutions Range From Punitive to Positive October 2

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