Employer Compliance Guide
NYC Local Law 144
Complete guide to employer duties under NYC Admin Code §20-870. Bias audits, notices, and compliance strategies.
Five Core Employer Duties
Click each duty to see legal citation, loopholes, and compliance hacks.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Learn from others' violations. Here's what DCWP is enforcing.
Mistake
Using AEDT without current audit
Consequence
$500-$1,500 per candidate
How to Fix
Check audit expiration date monthly. Set calendar reminders 60 days before expiration.
Real Cost
High - each candidate is separate violation
Mistake
Not publishing audit results publicly
Consequence
$500 first violation, $1,500 subsequent
How to Fix
Create dedicated compliance page on website. Update within 30 days of new audit.
Real Cost
Medium - one violation per audit cycle
Mistake
Insufficient candidate notice
Consequence
$500-$1,500 per candidate
How to Fix
Add AEDT disclosure to all job postings and application forms. Include 10-day buffer.
Real Cost
High - each candidate is separate violation
Mistake
Ignoring alternative process requests
Consequence
Discrimination claim + penalties
How to Fix
Create standard procedure for alternative accommodations. Train HR team.
Real Cost
Very High - potential lawsuit + DCWP penalties
Employer Compliance Checklist
Complete this checklist to ensure full compliance with NYC LL144.
Identify all AEDTs used in hiring/promotion
Verify vendor provides compliant bias audit
Confirm audit is less than 12 months old
Publish audit summary on public website
Update job postings with AEDT notice
Add AEDT disclosure to application forms
Create alternative process procedure
Train HR team on LL144 requirements
Set up audit expiration reminders
Document all compliance activities
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