New York City Local Law 144 of 2021 prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to screen a candidate or employee for a position located in NYC unless the tool has been the subject of a bias audit conducted no more than one year before its use. The law has been in force since July 5, 2023 and is enforced by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Penalties start at $500 for a first violation and $500–$1,500 per subsequent violation, with each day a non-compliant tool is used counted as a separate violation. The required audit must measure selection rates and impact ratios across sex, race/ethnicity, and intersectional categories, with results published on the employer's public-facing website.
What does NYC LL 144 actually require?
Key obligations include: Commission an independent bias audit by a qualified third-party auditor within the 12 months preceding any use of the AEDT.; Calculate and disclose selection rates and impact ratios across sex, race/ethnicity, and intersectional categories per DCWP rules.; Publish a summary of the most recent audit results, plus the AEDT's distribution date, on a publicly accessible page of the employer's website.; Provide candidates or employees with at least 10 business days' notice that an AEDT will be used in the decision, including the job qualifications and characteristics it will assess.; Offer an alternative selection process or accommodation, where required by law, on request.; Retain audit records and notice documentation in case of DCWP enforcement inquiry..
Who is in scope of NYC LL 144?
NYC LL 144 is in_force in US. Scope attaches based on jurisdiction and the role a company plays in the AI supply chain. See /frameworks/nyc-local-law-144 for the full scope note and source links.
When does NYC LL 144 take effect?
The primary enforcement date is 2023-07-05. Some provisions may phase in earlier or later — see the framework brief for the full timeline.
What are the penalties?
Maximum penalties: $500 first violation, up to $1,500 per subsequent violation per day. Enforcement is carried out by the designated authorities in the jurisdiction.
Which vendors help with NYC LL 144 compliance?
In our directory, the following vendors reference NYC LL 144 in their compliance coverage: Holistic AI, FairNow, Fairly AI, BABL AI, Luminos.Law (ZwillGen AI Division), DataRobot, ORCAA. Each profile links to the public source for the claim.