New York City Local Law 144: automated employment decision tools
An automated tool used to screen candidates or employees must have an independent bias audit within the past year, with the results published and candidates notified before use.
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Controls this rule maps to
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| Control | Strength | Where in the rule, and why | Confidence | Missing or failed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandate disclosed to supervisor C-M1 | Required by the text | notice to candidates that the tool is used | high | 1 case |
| Attribution independent of the vendor C-V3 | Required by the text | an independent audit of the tool's outcomes, not the vendor's own account | medium | 3 cases |