NYC Local Law 144 — Automated Employment Decision Tools

NYC Admin. Code § 20-870 et seq. · Last reviewed 2 weeks ago

Requires independent bias audits and candidate notice for automated employment decision tools used in NYC.

In plain English

If an employer in New York City uses an automated tool to substantially help decide hiring or promotion, the tool has to pass an annual independent bias audit and the candidate must be told about it.

What this means for consumers

NYC job applicants get notice and can ask for details on how AI is used in hiring.

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