New York City started enforcing Local Law 144 on July 5, 2023. This law regulates automated employment decision tools, which should help anyone applying for jobs or promotions. As such, you should know what this law does and how it could help you.
Local Law 144 defines an Algorithmic Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) as a computer-based tool that uses advanced technology. Examples of this technology include machine learning, statistics, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. It helps employers and employment agencies make decisions about hiring and related matters. The tool is more than just a support system; it significantly assists in — or even — replaces manual decision-making.
The law has three primary requirements that employers must follow to comply. Employers must perform an annual bias audit on any AEDT they use, give notice to job applicants and employees concerning their use, and publish the results of the bias audit.
It bans employers and employment agencies from using AEDTs without confirming that the tools underwent bias audits. The employer must have the audit conducted by a third-party company. However, only companies certified by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) before conducting audits.
The employer must notify employees or job applicants ten days before the AEDT screens them. The employer must also provide information about the tool, including the...
The election campaign committee for Joo Kwangdeok, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Namyangju, asserted on the 27th that the Democratic Party candidate Choi Hyundeok's claim regarding ...