On 19 September, the New York City (NYC) Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published proposed amendments to Local Law 144, which mandates independent bias audits of ‘automated employment decision tools’ used by employers or employment agencies.

The law was enacted by the NYC Council in November 2021. It implicates any U.S. company which uses AI tools to screen, hire or promote candidates or employees residing in NYC. Read our FAQs on the law to learn more.