Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence
Our union advocated for the Legislative Oversight of Automated Decision-making in Government (LOADinG) Act that went into effect on Dec. 19, 2025. The law protects various public employees across New York State from displacement due to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Are you protected?
Employees that are protected by the LOADinG Act include those of any town, village, district corporation, city, school district, board of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension board, community colleges, SUNY or CUNY.
How The LOADing Act Protects You…
The use of AI cannot result in the displacement of employees, transfer of existing duties or affect any civil service protections or rights provided by a collective bargaining agreement. Prior to the LOADinG Act, only state employees and public authorities were protected from AI.
What else does the LOADinG Act do?
Employers are required to disclose their use of AI systems and the state must maintain an inventory of AI systems in use. Employers that use tools that automate or replace human decision-making regarding employment must also disclose the use of the use of such tool(s) on their website.
