Compliance Comparison

Greenhouse vs Lever

Compare compliance requirements for these ATS tools under NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, and other state regulations.

GreenhouseLow Risk

ATS

Applicant tracking system with structured hiring tools and integration capabilities for AI add-ons.

AI Features

  • Structured interview kits
  • Scorecard automation
  • Integration with AI tools
  • Analytics and reporting

Applicable Laws

CCPAState data privacy laws

LeverLow Risk

ATS

Talent acquisition suite combining ATS and CRM with collaborative hiring features.

AI Features

  • Candidate recommendations
  • Resume parsing
  • Pipeline analytics
  • Interview scheduling

Applicable Laws

CCPAState data privacy laws

Compliance Requirements

RequirementGreenhouseLever
NYC Bias Audit Required
Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144
Likely NoLikely No
Colorado Impact Assessment
Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems
May Not ApplyMay Not Apply
Illinois Consent Required
AIVI/BIPA consent for video/biometric analysis
Check ConfigurationCheck Configuration
Candidate Notifications
Disclosure that AI is being used
RequiredRequired
Data Collected
Types of candidate data processed
  • Application data
  • Interview scores
  • Hiring decisions
  • Application data
  • Interview feedback
  • Hiring outcomes

Key Compliance Considerations

Greenhouse

  • Core ATS functions generally not AEDT
  • AI integrations may trigger compliance requirements
  • Data retention policies need review

Lever

  • Core ATS features generally lower risk
  • Recommendations features may qualify as AEDT
  • Integration capabilities expand scope

Our Recommendation

Both Tools Require Compliance Attention

Both tools have similar compliance requirements. The key difference is in how you configure and use them, which will determine your specific obligations.

Key steps for either tool:

  • Document how AI influences employment decisions
  • Implement candidate notification workflows
  • Schedule bias audits if using in NYC
  • Complete impact assessments for Colorado compliance

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