by Eric J. Ellman | Oct 17, 2022
Following the passage of Local Law 144 in 2021, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued proposed rules “related to the use of automated employment decision tools. The proposed rules would clarify the requirements for the use of...
by Eric J. Ellman | Nov 29, 2021
In November 2021, the New York City Council passed Intro. 1894, a bill to regulate AI in hiring. As noted in the official bill summary, the bill, which passed 38-4-0-6, will require that an employer or an employment agency conduct a bias audit on an automated...
by Eric J. Ellman | Nov 8, 2021
In 2020, Councilman Steven T. Levin (D-Brooklyn Heights), introduced a bill, Intro. 2047, that “would prohibit housing discrimination in rentals, leases, subleases, or occupancy agreements in New York City, on the basis of arrest or criminal record. Landlords and real...
by Eric J. Ellman | Nov 13, 2020
New York City Councilmember Laure Cumbo (D-Queens/Crown Heights), who is also the majority leader, introduced Intro. 1894-2020, which was heard on Nov. 13, 2020 in the Committee on Technology. CDIA filed a letter of opposition with the committee in connection with...
by Eric J. Ellman | Oct 15, 2017
A report by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer offers a first-of-its-kind estimate demonstrating how reporting rent payment information to credit bureaus could help lift credit scores across the city. Drawing on proprietary data provided by Experian, a credit...
