AEDT Candidate Notification Template

Last Updated: February 11, 2026

How to Use This Template

This template satisfies the NYC Local Law 144 notice requirements for employers using Mokka's automated employment decision tool (AEDT). It must be provided to candidates at least 10 business days before the AEDT is used to evaluate them.

Delivery methods (choose one or more):

• Include in the job posting or careers page
• Display during the application flow before submission

Required action: Replace [Company Name] with your organization's name. No other changes are required, though you may customize the contact email and accommodation process to match your internal procedures.

Template: Candidate Notice of Automated Employment Decision Tool Use

NOTICE REGARDING USE OF AUTOMATED EMPLOYMENT DECISION TOOL

To: All candidates applying for positions with [Company Name]

[Company Name] uses an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) provided by Mokka (gomokka.com) to assist in evaluating candidates for employment opportunities. This notice is provided in accordance with New York City Local Law 144.

What the AEDT Evaluates

The AEDT analyzes the following job qualifications and characteristics to assess your fit for the position:

• Relevant professional experience and career progression
• Skills and qualifications aligned to the job requirements
• Accomplishments and demonstrated impact in prior roles
• Cultural alignment based on company values and role expectations
• Responses provided during pre-screening interviews (if applicable)

The AEDT does not analyze facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language, or any biometric data.

Data Sources and Retention

• Data collected: Resume/CV, application responses, interview transcripts (if applicable), and any professional profile URLs you submit (such as LinkedIn or portfolio sites)
• Data source: Information you provide during the application process
• Data retention: Your data is retained in accordance with [Company Name]'s data retention policies and Mokka's Privacy Policy, available at https://www.gomokka.com/privacy-policy.html

Bias Audit

An independent bias audit of this tool has been conducted by Fair AI and Business Certification (FABC). A summary of the most recent bias audit results is publicly available at:

https://trust.gomokka.com/

Alternative Selection Process

If you wish to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation that does not rely on the AEDT, please contact [Company Name] at the email address provided in the job posting, or email privacy@gomokka.com and we will coordinate with [Company Name] on your behalf.

This notice is provided pursuant to NYC Administrative Code Section 20-871 (Local Law 144 of 2021).

Abbreviated Notice for Job Postings

For use within job descriptions or application pages where a shorter format is needed.

AI Screening Disclosure: [Company Name] uses Mokka, an AI-powered automated employment decision tool (AEDT), to evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, skills, and accomplishments. The tool does not analyze facial expressions, tone of voice, or biometric data. An independent bias audit has been conducted by FABC; results are available at https://trust.gomokka.com/. To request an alternative selection process or accommodation, contact [Company Name] or email privacy@gomokka.com.

Compliance Notes for Customers

1. Timing: This notice must be provided at least 10 business days before the AEDT is used. If included in the job posting before candidates apply, the notice requirement is satisfied at the time of application.

2. Record keeping: Retain evidence that the notice was provided (e.g., timestamp of display in application flow, email delivery confirmation). Mokka's platform logs notice acknowledgment timestamps automatically for in-platform applications.

3. Scope: This notice is required for positions located in New York City, including fully remote positions associated with a NYC office.

4. Alternative process requests: LL144 requires you to provide instructions for requesting an alternative process but does not require you to grant such requests (except where required by disability accommodation laws such as the ADA or NYC Human Rights Law).

5. Annual audit updates: Mokka commissions annual bias audits. Updated results are published at https://trust.gomokka.com/. No action is required from customers when the audit is refreshed.

6. Additional jurisdictions: If you hire in Illinois, Colorado, California, Utah, or the EU, additional AI disclosure requirements may apply. See Mokka's Privacy Policy (Section 13: Jurisdiction-Specific AI Notices) for guidance.