A 1 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall provide written notice that an ADS, for the purpose of making employment-related decisionsEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6), not including hiring, is in use at the workplace to a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) who will foreseeably be directly affected by the ADS, or his authorized representativeAuthorized representative"Authorized representative" means any person or organization appointed by the worker to serve as an agent of the worker. Authorized representative does not include a worker's employer.R.S. 23:971(2). The notice shall be provided at any of the following time periods: (1) At least thirty days before an ADS is first deployed by the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5). (2) If the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) is using an ADS to assist in making employment-related decisionsEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) at the time this Part takes effect. (3) To a new workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) within thirty days of his hiring date.

B 2 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall maintain an updated list of all ADS currently in use.

C 1 A written notice required by this Section shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Written in plain language as a separate, standalone communication. (2) In the language in which routine communications and other information are provided to workersWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12). (3) Provided via a simple and easy-to-use method, including but not limited to an email, hyperlink, or other written format.

D 3 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) who uses an ADS to make hiring decisions shall notify a job applicant upon receiving his application that the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) utilizes an ADS for hiring decisions. Notifications may be made using an automatic reply mechanism or on the job posting.

E 1 A notice issued pursuant to Subsection A of this Section shall contain all of the following information: (1) The type of employment-related decisionsEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) potentially affected by the ADS. (2) A general description of the categories of workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) input data the ADS will use, the sources of workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) input data, and how workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) input data will be collected. (3) Any key parameters known to disproportionately affect the output of the ADS. (4) The individuals, vendorsVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14), or entities that created the ADS. (5) If applicable, a description of each quotaQuota"Quota" means a work standard under which an employee is assigned or required to perform at a specified productivity speed, to perform a quantified number of tasks, or to handle or produce a quantified amount of material, within a defined time period and under which the employee may suffer an adverse employment action if they fail to complete the performance standard.R.S. 23:971(11) set or measure by an ADS that the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) is subject to, including the quantified number of tasks to be performed or products to be produced, and any potential adverse employment action that could result from failure to meet the quotaQuota"Quota" means a work standard under which an employee is assigned or required to perform at a specified productivity speed, to perform a quantified number of tasks, or to handle or produce a quantified amount of material, within a defined time period and under which the employee may suffer an adverse employment action if they fail to complete the performance standard.R.S. 23:971(11), as well as whether those quotasQuota"Quota" means a work standard under which an employee is assigned or required to perform at a specified productivity speed, to perform a quantified number of tasks, or to handle or produce a quantified amount of material, within a defined time period and under which the employee may suffer an adverse employment action if they fail to complete the performance standard.R.S. 23:971(11) are subject to change and if any notice is given of changes in quotasQuota"Quota" means a work standard under which an employee is assigned or required to perform at a specified productivity speed, to perform a quantified number of tasks, or to handle or produce a quantified amount of material, within a defined time period and under which the employee may suffer an adverse employment action if they fail to complete the performance standard.R.S. 23:971(11). (6) A description of the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s right to access and correct the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s own data used by the ADS. (7) That the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall be prohibited from retaliating against a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) who exercises his rights as provided in Paragraph (6) of this Subsection. (8) That the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) has a right to appeal any decision made with the assistance of an ADS and the process to appeal that decision.

A(1)(a)–(d) 4 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not use an ADS to do any of the following: (a) Prevent compliance with or violate any federal, state, or local labor, occupational health and safety, employment, or civil rights laws or regulations. (b) Infer a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s protected status as provided for in R.S. 23:332. (c) Identify, profile, predict, or take adverse action against a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) for exercising his legal rights, including but not limited to rights guaranteed by state and federal employment and labor law. (d) Make predictions or inferences about a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s behavior, beliefs, intentions, personality, emotional state, health, or other characteristics or behavior that are unrelated to the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s essential job functionsEssential job functions(a) "Essential job functions" means the fundamental duties of a position as revealed by all of the following objective evidence: (i) The amount of time workers spend performing each function. (ii) The consequences of not requiring individuals to perform the function. (iii) The terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. (iv) The workers' past and present work experiences and performance in the position in question. (v) The employer's reasonable, non-discriminatory judgment as to which functions are essential. (b) Essential job functions may include past and current written job descriptions and the employer's reasonable, non-discriminatory judgment as to which functions are essential for achieving the purpose of the job. However, such functions shall not be the sole basis for this determination absent the objective evidence described in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(7).

A(2) 5 In addition to the prohibitions provided for in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not use an ADS that utilizes facial recognition, gait, or emotion recognition technologies.

B 6 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not use an ADS to collect worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) for a purpose that is not disclosed pursuant to the notice requirements as provided in R.S. 23:972.

C(1) 7 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not rely solely on an ADS when making a discipline, termination, or deactivation decision.

C(2)–(3) 8 If an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or a vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) utilizes an ADS outputADS output"ADS output" means any information, data, assumptions, predictions, scoring, recommendations, decisions, or conclusions generated by an ADS.R.S. 23:971(4) to assist in making an employment-related decisionEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6), the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) shall do all of the following: (a) Ensure the accuracy of the ADS outputADS output"ADS output" means any information, data, assumptions, predictions, scoring, recommendations, decisions, or conclusions generated by an ADS.R.S. 23:971(4). (b)(i) Use a designated internal reviewer to conduct a separate investigation and compile corroborating information for the decision. This information may include but is not limited to supervisory or managerial evaluations, personnel files, employee work products, or peer reviews. (ii) The designated internal reviewer required by this Subparagraph shall have all of the following: (aa) Sufficient authority, discretion, resources, and time to corroborate the ADS outputADS output"ADS output" means any information, data, assumptions, predictions, scoring, recommendations, decisions, or conclusions generated by an ADS.R.S. 23:971(4). (bb) Sufficient expertise in the operation of similar systems and a sufficient understanding of the ADS in question to interpret its outputs as well as results of relevant impact assessments. (cc) Education, training, or experience sufficient to allow the reviewer to make a well-informed decision. (iii) The designated internal reviewer shall be protected from retaliation for exercising his responsibilities. (3) An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not rely on an ADS to make an employment-related decisionEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) if the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) cannot corroborate the ADS outputADS output"ADS output" means any information, data, assumptions, predictions, scoring, recommendations, decisions, or conclusions generated by an ADS.R.S. 23:971(4) or the human reviewer has concluded that the ADS outputADS output"ADS output" means any information, data, assumptions, predictions, scoring, recommendations, decisions, or conclusions generated by an ADS.R.S. 23:971(4) is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.

C(4) 9 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall allow a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) to access worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) collected, used by, or produced by an ADS and correct errors in any input or output data used by or produced by the ADS or used as corroborating evidence by a human reviewer. (b) An affected workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) shall be allowed to choose an authorized representativeAuthorized representative"Authorized representative" means any person or organization appointed by the worker to serve as an agent of the worker. Authorized representative does not include a worker's employer.R.S. 23:971(2) to request access to the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s data on his behalf.

D 10 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not use an ADS that utilizes or relies on individualizedIndividualized"Individualized" means a specific individual or group, band, class, or tier of individuals with particular personal characteristics, behavior, or biometrics.R.S. 23:971(9) worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) as inputs or outputs to determine or inform compensation, unless the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) can demonstrate all of the following: (1) The input data is directly related to the ability of the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) to complete the task based on his education, training, experience, or seniority. (2) The inputs used are clearly communicated to the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) such that the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) knows his compensation is a function of the identified attributes. (3) He does not use the ADS more than once per a six-month period per workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12). (4) He does not use the ADS for the purpose of hiring, promoting, or any other meaningful changes in work duties.

E 11 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not use customer ratings as the only or primary input data for an ADS to make employment-related decisionsEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6).

F 12 A workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) has the right to request, and an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall provide, a copy of the most recent twelve months of the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s own data primarily used by an ADS to make a discipline, termination, or deactivation decision. A workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) shall be limited to one request every twelve months for a copy of his own data used by an ADS to make a discipline, termination, or deactivation decision.

G 13 For purposes of safeguarding the privacy rights of consumers, workersWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12), and individuals, when an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) is required to provide worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) pursuant to this Part, the worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) shall be provided in a manner that provides anonymity regarding the customer's, other workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s, or individual's personal information.

A–B 14 A. An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) that primarily relies on an ADS to make a discipline, termination, or deactivation decision shall provide the affected workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) with written notice at the time such decision is made. The notice shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Written in plain language as a separate, standalone communication. (2) In the language in which routine communications and other information are provided to workersWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12). (3) Provided via a simple and easy-to-use method, including but not limited to an email, hyperlink, or other written format. B. A notice issued pursuant to Subsection A of this Section shall contain all of the following information: (1) The human individual to contact for more information about the decision and the ability to request a copy of the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s own worker dataWorker data"Worker data" means any information that identifies, relates to, or describes a worker, regardless of how the information is collected, inferred, or obtained.R.S. 23:971(13) relied on in the decision. (2) That the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) used an ADS to assist the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) in any discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions with respect to the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12). (3) That the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) has the right to request a copy of the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s data used by the ADS. (4) That the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) is prohibited from retaliating against the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) for exercising his right pursuant to this Part. (5) The workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s right to appeal the decision as provided in R.S. 23:975.

A 15 If an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) has used an ADS to make an employment-related decisionEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) about a workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12), the affected workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) has the right to appeal that decision, request a human review, request submission of additional information, and correct any errors in the data used by the ADS.

B 15 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or a vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) that used an ADS to make an employment-related decisionEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) shall provide an affected workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) with a form or a hyperlink to an electronic form that provides that the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) has a right to appeal the decision within thirty days from the date that the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) was notified. The appeal form provided to an affected workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) shall include all of the following: (1) The option to request access to the data used as input to or as output from the ADS. (2) The option to request access to any corroborating or supporting evidence provided by a human reviewer to verify output from the ADS. (3) The workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12)'s reason or justification for an appeal and any evidence to support the appeal. (4) A designation for an authorized representativeAuthorized representative"Authorized representative" means any person or organization appointed by the worker to serve as an agent of the worker. Authorized representative does not include a worker's employer.R.S. 23:971(2) who can also access the data.

C 15 C.(1) An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or a vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) shall respond to an appeal within fourteen business days. (2)(a)(i) In responding to an appeal, the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) shall designate a human reviewer who shall meet all of the following requirements: (aa) He can objectively evaluate all evidence. (bb) He has sufficient authority, discretion, and resources to evaluate the decision. (cc) He has the authority to overturn the decision. (ii) The employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) shall not designate a person who was involved in the decision that the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) is appealing. (b) The response provided to the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) shall be composed on a clear, written document which describes the result of the appeal and the reasons for that result. (3) If the human reviewer determines that the employment-related decisionEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) should be overturned, the employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) or vendorVendor"Vendor" means a third party, subcontractor, or entity engaged by an employer or an employer's labor contractor that provides software, technology, or a related service that is used to collect, store, analyze, or interpret worker data or worker information.R.S. 23:971(14) shall rectify the decision within twenty-one business days.

An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) who complies with the notice requirements as required by this Part shall not be required to comply with any substantially similar notice provisions related to automated decisions systems used for employment-related decisionsEmployment-related decision(a) "Employment-related decision" means any decision by an employer that impacts wages, wage setting, benefits, compensation, work hours, work schedule, performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, job tasks, skill requirements, work responsibilities, assignment of work, access to work and training opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, and any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) For an individual classified as an independent contractor or a candidate for employment, employment-related decision means the equivalent of the decisions provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph based on his contract with or his relationship to the employer.R.S. 23:971(6) required by any other state law.

Nothing in this Part shall prohibit an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) from complying with regulatory or contractual requirements concerning products or services for the federal government.

16 An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, or discriminate or retaliate, in any manner, against any workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) for using or attempting to exercise his rights pursuant to this Part, filing a complaint with Louisiana Works alleging a violation of this Part, cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this Part, or any action taken by the workerWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) to invoke or assist in any manner for the enforcement of this Part, or for exercising or attempting to exercise any right protected pursuant to this Part.

The provisions of this Part shall not apply to parties covered by a collective bargaining agreement if the agreement explicitly waives the provisions of this Part in clear and unambiguous terms, expressly provides for the wages or earnings, working conditions, and other terms and conditions of work, and provides protection from algorithmic management.

Nothing in this Part shall preempt any city or parish ordinance that provides equal or greater protection to workersWorker"Worker" means any natural person who is an employee of, job applicant for, or an independent contractor providing service to, or through, a business or a state or local governmental entity in any workplace.R.S. 23:971(12) who are covered pursuant to this Part.

A An employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) who violates the provisions of this Part shall be subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars.

B Louisiana Works shall enforce the provisions of this Part, including investigating an alleged violation, issuing a citation against an employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5), and ordering appropriate temporary relief to mitigate a violation or maintain the status quo pending the completion of a full investigation or hearing.

C A civil action brought pursuant to this Part shall be brought in the judicial district court in the parish where the violation occurred, employee resides, or employerEmployer(a) "Employer" means any person who directly or indirectly, or through an agent or any other person, employs or exercises control over the wages, benefits, other compensation, hours, working conditions, access to work or job opportunities, or other terms or conditions of employment of any worker. This also includes all branches of state government, parishes, cities, and municipalities, or any other political subdivision of the state, school district, special district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any other agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) "Employer" also includes a labor contractor of an employer as defined in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.R.S. 23:971(5) is located. The petitioner may seek appropriate temporary or preliminary injunctive relief, including punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

D Louisiana Works may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Part.