New England Biz Law Update
A new bipartisan proposal in the Senate would require major companies and federal agencies to report workforce changes tied to artificial intelligence.
The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act, introduced Nov. 5, 2025, by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), aims to track how AI adoption is influencing hiring, layoffs, redeployment, and retraining in the United States.
Under the bill, publicly traded companies, certain large private employers, and federal agencies would need to submit quarterly disclosures to the U.S. Department of Labor detailing:
- Any layoffs or job displacement attributed to AI
- New hiring linked to AI initiatives
- Reduced hiring or elimination of open roles due to automation
- Worker retraining or reskilling efforts implemented in response to AI
The Labor Department would compile the data into a public report to provide greater transparency into how AI is reshaping workforce needs and which industries are most affected.
The push for reporting follows mounting uncertainty around AI’s economic effects. Recent high-profile layoffs in the technology, retail, logistics, and automotive sectors have cited automation among multiple business drivers, prompting policymakers to seek clearer insight into whether AI is accelerating job losses or shifting skill demands.
Outlook for the measure
Bipartisan support enhances the bill’s visibility, and lawmakers appear aligned on the need for data-driven policymaking as AI expands.
Even so, details around reporting standards and employer scope will be closely negotiated, making the path to passage uncertain.
If enacted, the measure could introduce new recordkeeping and workforce-analysis obligations for covered employers.
