2024 vs 2025: What Changed in AI Hiring Regulation
Year-over-year comparison of AI hiring regulations — new laws, enforcement updates, and what to expect next.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aspect | 2024 Landscape | 2025 Landscape |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Effective Date | 2024 | 2025 |
| Scope | NYC LL144 enforced, EU AI Act adopted | Multiple US states active, EU preparing enforcement |
| Penalties | Varied | Increasing across jurisdictions |
| Audit Requirement | NYC mandatory, others voluntary | Expanding mandatory requirements |
| Key Provision | NYC was the primary enforced regulation; EU AI Act was adopted but not yet effective | California, Colorado, Connecticut joining NYC; EU member states transposing AI Act |
Key Differences
- 2025 saw significant expansion of state-level AI hiring laws
- Enforcement is increasing — NYC DCWP has been actively investigating
- EU member states are preparing national implementation of AI Act
- Industry self-regulation is giving way to mandatory compliance
Compliance Strategy
- 1Companies that started LL144 compliance in 2024 have a head start
- 2Expand compliance programs to cover new state regulations taking effect
- 3Begin EU AI Act preparation — 2026 deadline approaching
- 4Regular auditing with OnHirely provides continuous compliance across evolving regulations
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