US AI Law
NYC Local Law 144 — Automated Employment Decision Tools
New York City employers · effective ongoing · enforced by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
What this law does
New York City employers.
Obligations by role
If you are a deployer
P1
Annual independent bias audit
Commission an independent bias audit of any automated employment decision tool used in NYC, annually.
NYC Admin Code 20-871. Bias audit required within one year prior to use.Read the statute
P1
Publish bias-audit summary
Publish a summary of the most recent bias audit on the employer website.
NYC Admin Code 20-871(b)(2).Read the statute
P1
10-day candidate notice
Notify candidates and employees at least 10 business days before using an AEDT.
NYC Admin Code 20-871(b)(3).Read the statute
Penalty range
$500 – $1,500 per violation.
Enforcement
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