Since June 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has executed 10 conciliation agreements, addressing the critical issue of race-based hiring discrimination. These agreements, totaling over $5.3 million in financial settlements, have directly addressed the concerns of approximately 5,000 applicants who faced potential discriminatory practices based on their race. A recurring theme in these settlements is the systemic exclusion of minority groups - Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial applicants - from various job opportunities. The allegations spanned across positions like assemblers, mail sorters, contact tracers, and customer service representatives. The widespread nature of the allegations shed light on the nuanced barriers these groups face in the job market.

New laws put a significant burden on NYC employers using automated employment decision tools in the internal and external selection process. 

This is a guest post by Toni Ahl, President at EEO Advantage. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of OutSolve or its employees. 

Independent audits for bias must be conducted on all automated employment decision tools and disclosures must be provided to internal and external job candidates