WorkdayMedium Risk
ATS/HCM
Enterprise HCM platform with AI-powered recruiting, talent management, and workforce planning capabilities.
AI Features
- Skills Cloud AI
- Candidate scoring
- Job matching
- Career recommendations
Applicable Laws
NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI ActCCPA
PymetricsMedium Risk
Assessment
Neuroscience-based assessments using games to measure cognitive and emotional traits, matched against successful employee profiles.
AI Features
- Neuroscience-based games
- Trait matching algorithms
- Bias-tested models
- Job-fit predictions
Applicable Laws
NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI Act
Compliance Requirements
| Requirement | Workday | Pymetrics |
|---|---|---|
NYC Bias Audit Required Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144 | Likely Yes | Likely Yes |
Colorado Impact Assessment Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems | Likely Required | Likely Required |
Illinois Consent Required AIVI/BIPA consent for video/biometric analysis | Check Configuration | Check Configuration |
Candidate Notifications Disclosure that AI is being used | Required | Required |
Data Collected Types of candidate data processed |
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Key Compliance Considerations
Workday
- May qualify as AEDT depending on configuration
- Skills matching algorithms need monitoring
- Large data aggregation increases privacy considerations
Pymetrics
- AEDT requiring bias audit
- High-risk AI system under Colorado AI Act
- Trait analysis may raise fairness questions
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