Independent Bias Auditor for LL144 AEDTs
Lexara Advisory conducts qualified, independent bias audits of Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs) used by NYC employers — meeting the strict requirements of NYC Local Law 144.
What NYC Local Law 144 demands
Under NYC Local Law 144, any employer or employment agency using an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) to screen candidates or evaluate employees for hiring, promotion, or termination in New York City must:
- 1 Conduct an annual independent bias audit of the AEDT
- 2 Publish a public summary of the most recent audit on the careers or hiring page
- 3 Provide advance notice to NYC residents at least 10 business days before using the AEDT
- 4 Offer an alternative selection process to candidates who request it
What is an "Independent" Auditor?
The law requires the bias audit to be performed by an independent auditor — someone who is not involved in developing, distributing, or using the AEDT. The auditor must be capable of objectively evaluating the tool's impact without conflicts of interest.
Lexara Advisory qualifies as an independent auditor because we have no affiliation with AEDT vendors, no stake in hiring outcomes, and no financial relationship with the tool's developer or the employer's HR decisions.
Independent, qualified, and NYC-based
Truly Independent
No vendor partnerships, no HR technology sales, no conflicts of interest. Our only commitment is to rigorous, objective evaluation.
Audit-Ready Methodology
Our bias audit framework aligns with NYC LL144 requirements, EEOC guidance, and the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) rules.
Rapid Turnaround
Most independent bias audits are completed within 2–4 weeks, with audit summaries ready for public posting within days of completion.
What our independent bias audit covers
Data Collection
Gather AEDT output data, protected class information (race, ethnicity, sex), and selection outcomes across the audit period.
Impact Ratio Analysis
Calculate selection rates for each demographic group and compute impact ratios per NYC LL144 methodology.
Disparate Impact Screening
Identify whether any protected class group falls below the 80% threshold (4/5ths rule) or shows statistically significant disparity.
Report & Summary
Deliver a full audit report plus a public-facing summary with the date, scoring methodology, and key findings.
Need an independent LL144 bias audit?
Lexara Advisory is available to conduct qualified, independent bias audits for NYC employers and employment agencies using AEDTs. Contact us to discuss your tool, timeline, and compliance requirements.