NYC Local Law 144 (Automated Employment Decision Tools)
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.
Jurisdiction
US
Enforcement
July 5, 2023
Maximum penalty
$500 first violation, up to $1,500 per subsequent violation per day
Key obligations
- 01Commission an independent bias audit by a qualified third-party auditor within the 12 months preceding any use of the AEDT.
- 02Calculate and disclose selection rates and impact ratios across sex, race/ethnicity, and intersectional categories per DCWP rules.
- 03Publish a summary of the most recent audit results, plus the AEDT's distribution date, on a publicly accessible page of the employer's website.
- 04Provide 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.
- 05Offer an alternative selection process or accommodation, where required by law, on request.
- 06Retain audit records and notice documentation in case of DCWP enforcement inquiry.
Vendors that support NYC LL 144
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7 vendors
| Vendor | HQ | Founded | Size | Pricing | Coverage | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABL AI | Iowa City, US | 2018 | 11-50 | Contact for pricing | Comprehensive | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Luminos.Law (ZwillGen AI Division) | Washington, DC, US | 2019 | 51-200 | Contact for pricing | Comprehensive | Apr 24, 2026 |
| DataRobot | Boston, US | 2012 | 1000+ | Contact for pricing | Comprehensive | Apr 24, 2026 |
| ORCAA | New York City, US | 2016 | 1-10 | Contact for pricing | Comprehensive | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Fairly AI | Kitchener, Canada | 2020 | 11-50 | On-premises or private-cloud deployments; quote-based. | Partial | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Holistic AI | London, UK | 2020 | 51-200 | Enterprise platform; contact sales for quote. | Partial | Apr 26, 2026 |
| FairNow | McLean, US | 2023 | 11-50 | Contact sales for quote; no public pricing listed | Partial | Apr 26, 2026 |
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Last verified April 28, 2026. Informational summary only — not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for specific obligations.