DOL AI in Workplace Guidance
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Non-binding guidance. Underlying labor law obligations (FLSA, OSHA) persist regardless.
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Overview
Non-binding principles for AI in the workplace covering transparency, human oversight, informed consent, data protection, non-discrimination, worker voice, and compliance with existing labor law. Issued under Biden DOL. Status under Trump administration uncertain. However, underlying labor law obligations persist.
This is federal agency guidance interpreting existing statutes and rules.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to the following roles:
- Developers of covered AI systems
- Deployers and users of covered AI systems
- United States federal law
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
See enrolled statute text at the official source.
AI categories covered
- Employment and hiring
Specific AI use cases:
- Resume screening and ranking
- Candidate assessment and scoring
- Workforce scheduling and optimization
What this requires you to do
Detailed obligation packs are not yet mapped for this entry in XIRA. Obligation areas from the catalog are listed below.
What this requires you to do
Transparency notice required
Provide transparency notices. Inform affected individuals that AI is being used and how it influences decisions.
Bias testing required
Perform bias testing. Test your AI systems for discriminatory impact across protected classes.
Record-keeping required
Maintain records. Keep documentation of your AI systems, decisions made, and compliance activities.
Regulation summaries are simplified for readability and may not capture every nuance of the underlying statute. Verify important details against primary sources linked on this page.
Enforcement and penalties
Non-binding guidance. Underlying labor law obligations (FLSA, OSHA) persist regardless.
Penalty amounts are based on statutory text and may be subject to adjustment, judicial interpretation, or enforcement discretion.
Legislative history
guidance issued
DOL publishes non-binding AI workplace principles
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