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AI Summary
New York City Local Law 144 of 2021, enforced by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), regulates AEDTs, requiring an independent bias audit and public posting of results on the employer's website.
Business Impact
If you use automated employment decision tools in NYC, you must conduct a bias audit and post results by July 2023 or face $1,500 penalties.
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What This Means
NYC's AEDT law, enforced by the DCWP, mandates independent bias audits of AI hiring tools, publication of audit results on the employer's website, and candidate notification before use, including data source and type details.
Key Provisions
- Independent bias audit required within one year
- Public posting of audit results on employer's website
- Candidate notification before AEDT use, including data source and type details
- Applies to both employers and employment agencies within New York City
Latest Legislative Action
In effect since July 5, 2023. Enforced by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Full Legal Analysis
New York City Local Law 144 of 2021 is the first U.S. law specifically regulating automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) within New York City. The law prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an AEDT unless: (1) the tool has been subject to an independent bias audit conducted no more than one year prior, and (2) a summary of the audit results has been publicly posted on the employer's website. Employers and employment agencies must notify candidates before using an AEDT and provide them with information about the data sources and type of data collected. Enforcement by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is specified in the law. The analysis is based on the available description, and the full bill text was not provided for review.
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