NYC Local Law 144 Compliance Made Simple
Automated bias audits, candidate notifications, and compliance reporting for NYC's AI hiring regulations. Stay compliant with Local Law 144 without the complexity.
Compliance Deadline
NYC Local Law 144 is currently enforced. Non-compliance results in penalties up to $1,500 per violation per day.
Annual Bias Audits
Independent audits required within 1 year of use
Public Disclosure
Audit results must be publicly posted
Candidate Notification
10+ business days notice before AEDT use
Alternative Process
Accommodation for candidates who request it
What is NYC Local Law 144?
The first law in the United States to regulate AI in hiring and promotion decisions
Enacted
Signed into law in December 2021, with enforcement beginning July 5, 2023
Scope
Applies to all employers using Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs) for NYC residents
Purpose
Prevent algorithmic bias and discrimination in AI-powered hiring and promotion decisions
Who Must Comply?
Local Law 144 applies to a broad range of employers and employment agencies
✓ You Must Comply If:
- You use AI tools to screen resumes or applications
- You use automated systems to rank or score candidates
- You use video interview AI analysis tools
- You use chatbots for candidate screening
- You have candidates or employees in NYC
- You use third-party ATS with AI features
✗ Exemptions:
- ✗Manual resume review without AI assistance
- ✗Simple keyword filtering (non-ML based)
- ✗Tools that don't substantially assist decisions
- ✗Junk email filters or firewall software
Note: Even if your company isn't based in NYC, you must comply if you have NYC-based candidates or employees.
Complete Compliance in 3 Steps
We handle the entire compliance process so you can focus on hiring great talent
Automated Bias Audit
Our AI analyzes your hiring tools for bias across race, ethnicity, sex, and intersectional categories. Results ready in 24 hours.
- • Selection rate analysis
- • Impact ratio calculations
- • Four-fifths rule compliance
- • Intersectional testing
Public Disclosure
We generate compliant audit summaries ready for publication on your website. Includes all required metrics and documentation.
- • Audit date and summary
- • Selection rates by category
- • Impact ratios
- • Distribution date
Notification Templates
Pre-written candidate notifications and alternative process documentation. Just customize and send.
- • Job posting templates
- • Email notifications
- • Alternative process forms
- • Data retention policies
Penalties for Non-Compliance
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection actively enforces Local Law 144 with substantial penalties.
First Violation
$500 per violation
Subsequent Violations
$500 - $1,500 per violation
Daily Violations
Each day counts as a separate violation
Example Scenario
Company uses AI screening tool for 30 days without compliance:
Plus reputational damage, legal fees, and potential discrimination lawsuits