Local Law 144 of 2021 - Automated Employment Decision Tools
United States · Law · NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Our summary
This law restricts employers and employment agencies from using automated decision tools in hiring unless the tool has undergone a bias audit completed within the preceding year, audit results are publicly disclosed, and specified notices have been given to job candidates or employees. The law became enforceable on July 5, 2023.
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FAQ
File a Complaint
Individuals may report employers or employment agencies that failed to conduct a required bias audit, failed to disclose audit results, or failed to provide mandated notices regarding automated employment decision tools. Complainants should select the appropriate business type and do not need to create an account.
Educational Roundtables
The department conducted three educational sessions in May 2023 on the law, with webinars and presentation materials available for business advocates, worker rights advocates, and audit industry participants. Revised guidance clarified that employers must provide notice ten business days before deploying such tools.
Controls
What this policy requires, forbids, grants or penalises, one control at a time and in our own words. Each control links to the official text, which is the authority. This is not legal advice.
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File a Complaint 3 controls
- RightApplies to: OthersDrafted by the Index
Individuals have the right to report employers or employment agencies that failed to conduct a required bias audit.
- RightApplies to: OthersDrafted by the Index
Individuals have the right to report employers or employment agencies that failed to disclose bias audit results.
- RightApplies to: OthersDrafted by the Index
Individuals have the right to report employers or employment agencies that failed to provide required notices about automated employment decision tools.
Educational Roundtables 1 control
- ObligationApplies to: DeployerDrafted by the Index
Deployers must provide notice to affected individuals ten business days before using an automated employment decision tool.
Change history
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