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Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT)

Local Law 144 of 2021 (enforcement began Jul 5, 2023)

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Effective date: Jul 5, 2023
Enforcement: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Scope: NYC employers and employment agencies using automated employment decision tools to screen candidates or employees for hire or promotion.
Maximum penalty: $500 first violation; $1,500 per subsequent violation; each day = separate violation.

Primary source: nyc.gov — AEDT official page

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