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Legal Background
New York City Local Law 144 of 2021 requires employers using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) in NYC to conduct annual bias audits, publish results, and notify candidates. New York State has proposed broader AI legislation without enactment as of June 2026.
Applicable Statutes
NYC Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
Requires NYC employers using AEDTs to conduct annual independent bias audits, publish audit summaries, and provide advance notice to candidates. Effective July 5, 2023.
Citation: N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 20-870 et seq.
Small Business Obligations
- If using automated hiring tools for NYC-based positions, comply with NYC Local Law 144
- Commission annual independent bias audit of covered AEDTs
- Publish audit summary on your website
- Notify candidates and employees before AEDT is used to evaluate them