Is it legal to use AI for making hiring decisions

Using AI for hiring decisions is legal in most jurisdictions, but new regulations are emerging that require transparency, bias audits, and candidate notification in many locations.

Several jurisdictions now have specific AI hiring laws. New York City requires companies to conduct annual bias audits and notify candidates about AI use at least 10 days before screening. Illinois passed legislation requiring candidate consent for AI video analysis. The EU AI Act classifies hiring AI as high-risk, requiring strict compliance measures. While AI hiring remains legal, companies must follow disclosure requirements and demonstrate fair practices.

HiringPartner.ai is designed to meet current compliance requirements. The platform provides audit trails for all AI decisions, generates bias reports, and maintains detailed records of screening criteria and candidate evaluations. You can easily notify candidates about AI use in your process and provide the required transparency about data collection and scoring methods. The system allows candidates to request human review of AI decisions and accommodates alternative assessment processes when needed.

For specific compliance details, see Is HiringPartner GDPR compliant? and How is candidate consent managed?.