DOL OFCCP — Federal Contractor Guidance on AI in Selection Procedures
United States · OFCCP AI EEO Guidance (Apr. 29, 2024)
Federal contractors using AI in hiring must comply with OFCCP nondiscrimination requirements: vendor due diligence, recordkeeping, validation under the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. OFCCP makes clear contractors cannot outsource liability to AI vendors.
Technical detail
OFCCP, 'Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors' (Apr. 29, 2024). Reaffirms application of 41 C.F.R. Part 60-3 (Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures) and 41 C.F.R. Part 60-1 to AI selection tools; identifies recordkeeping (60-1.12) and validation requirements. Companion guidance under EO 11246, Section 503, VEVRAA.
Who is protected: Job applicants and employees of federal contractors subjected to AI hiring tools
Who must comply: Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by EO 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and VEVRAA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-04-29 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-29 |
| Citation | OFCCP AI EEO Guidance (Apr. 29, 2024) |
| Enforced by | Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Contract debarment; back pay; required hiring; injunctive relief |
| Topics | AI hiring and employment · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | OFCCP — AI and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors (Apr. 2024) ↗ |
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