DCWP - Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT)

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Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT)


Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT)

Local Law 144 of 2021 regarding automated employment decision tools (“AEDT”) prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool unless the tool has been subject to a bias audit within one year of the use of the tool, information about the bias audit is publicly available, and certain notices have been provided to employees or job candidates.
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Note: DCWP will begin enforcement of this law and rule on July 5, 2023.

FAQs

Read Automated Employment Decision Tools: Frequently Asked Questions

Educational Roundtables

DCWP held educational roundtables in May 2023 about Local Law 144 of 2021. Watch recap below. Note: DCWP revised the presentation slides in June 2023 to clarify that the Notice must be provided 10 business days prior to use of an AEDT.

DCWP Roundtable with Business Advocates/Employers on AEDT | May 22, 2023
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DCWP Roundtable with Civil/Worker Rights Advocates on AEDT | May 24, 2023
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DCWP Roundtable with Audit Industry Stakeholders on AEDT | May 25, 2023
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