SYSTEMIC ARCHITECTURE:Pioneered municipal enforcement of algorithmic fairness in hiring, serving as the blueprint for state and federal AI workforce regulation.
Section 20-871(1)Mandatory Annual Bias Audit
“Independent empirical audit calculating selection ratios across race/ethnicity and sex categories.”
Judicial Interpretation: Requires calculating impact ratios (selection rate for group divided by selection rate for highest scoring group) under EEOC Four-Fifths rule standards.
Section 20-871(2)Candidate Notice & Opt-Out
“Requires 10 business days prior notice to candidates that an automated tool will assess their application.”
Judicial Interpretation: Allows applicants to request alternative human selection processes or accommodations.