AI Law & Compliance Consulting
for US Companies
Navigate NYC LL 144, California AI Act, Colorado AI Act & Illinois AIPA with expert guidance from a dual-qualified lawyer and cybersecurity engineer.
Book a Free 15-Minute CallNew York City Local Law 144 (LL 144) Compliance Services
Expert consulting for NYC employers using AI hiring tools. From scoping assessments to full compliance infrastructure and ongoing management.
AEDT Scoping Assessment
Determine if your AI hiring tools are subject to LL 144
Deliverables
- AEDT Classification Memo (PDF)
- AEDT Inventory Table (XLSX)
- Regulatory Applicability Summary (PDF)
- 30-minute findings call
New York City Local Law 144 (LL 144) Compliance Starter Kit
Full compliance infrastructure for one AI hiring tool
Deliverables
- Customized LL 144 Compliance Policy (DOCX, 25+ pages)
- 3 Candidate Notification Templates (DOCX)
- Public Disclosure Page (HTML)
- Bias Audit Data Collection Workbook (XLSX)
- Annual Audit Preparation Checklist (PDF)
- Document Summary Guide (PDF)
- 45-minute delivery & walkthrough call
- 30-day email support
New York City Local Law 144 (LL 144) Full Compliance Kit
For companies with 2–4 AI hiring tools
Everything in Starter Kit, Plus:
- AEDT Scoping & Classification Memo (PDF)
- All 10 Candidate Notification Templates (DOCX)
- Separate Data Collection Workbook per AEDT (XLSX)
- Annotated Audit Preparation Checklist (PDF)
- Vendor Compliance Scorecard per vendor (XLSX)
- Independent Auditor Selection Memo (PDF)
- Bias Audit Data Preparation — audit-ready dataset (XLSX)
- Data Quality Assessment Memo (PDF)
- 2 × 45-minute delivery & walkthrough calls
- 60-day email support
New York City Local Law 144 (LL 144) Ongoing Compliance Retainer
Continuous compliance management
Deliverables
- Biweekly LL 144 Regulatory Update Brief (PDF)
- Quarterly Compliance Review Report with call (PDF)
- Annual Policy & Notice Refresh (DOCX)
- Annual Audit Cycle Management (PDF + XLSX + HTML)
NYC Local Law 144:
What Every NYC Employer Must Know
New York City's Local Law 144 of 2021 — the Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) law — is one of the most stringent AI hiring regulations in the United States. If your business uses AI or automated tools to screen, rank, or evaluate job candidates or employees in NYC, you are legally required to comply.
What Is NYC Local Law 144?
Enacted in 2021 and enforced since July 2023, NYC Local Law 144 regulates the use of Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs) — any computational process that uses machine learning, statistical modelling, data analytics, or AI to substantially assist or replace discretionary decision-making in hiring or promotion.
The law applies to any employer or employment agency that uses an AEDT to screen candidates or employees for positions based in New York City — regardless of where the employer is headquartered.
Penalties for non-compliance can reach $1,500 per violation per day. Each candidate screened without proper compliance may constitute a separate violation.
Enforced Since
July 2023
Who Must Comply?
NYC Employers
Any employer with employees or candidates based in New York City who uses an AEDT to evaluate them for positions based in New York City.
Employment Agencies
Staffing firms and recruitment agencies that use automated tools to screen or rank candidates for NYC-based roles.
AI Tool Users
Companies using any AI-powered ATS, resume screener, video interview analyser, or scoring algorithm for NYC positions.
The Four Core Compliance Requirements
NYC Local Law 144 imposes four mandatory obligations on covered employers and agencies.
Requirement 01
Independent Bias Audit
You must commission an independent bias audit of your AEDT before use and annually thereafter. The audit must be conducted by a qualified, independent auditor — not your vendor.
Requirement 02
Public Audit Summary
A summary of the bias audit results — including the date, the auditor's name, and the statistical findings — must be published on your company's website.
Requirement 03
Candidate & Employee Notice
You must notify NYC-based candidates and employees at least 10 business days before using an AEDT to evaluate them, and disclose the tool's characteristics and data collected.
Requirement 04
Alternative Process on Request
Candidates and employees must be given the opportunity to request an alternative selection process or accommodation if they object to being evaluated by an AEDT.
Common Tools That May Qualify as AEDTs
If your business uses any of the following for NYC-based hiring or promotion, you may be subject to Local Law 144.
Not Sure If Your Business Is Compliant?
Our AI Compliance Audit is specifically designed for NYC employers navigating Local Law 144. We conduct a full gap analysis, review your AEDT usage, and deliver a written remediation roadmap — so you know exactly where you stand.
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