Compliance Comparison

Harver vs SHL

Compare compliance requirements for these Assessment tools under NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, and other state regulations.

HarverHigh Risk

Assessment

Pre-employment assessment platform using situational judgment tests, games, and simulations.

AI Features

  • Situational judgment tests
  • Cultural fit assessments
  • Gamified evaluations
  • Predictive analytics

Applicable Laws

NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI Act

SHLMedium Risk

Assessment

Talent assessment company providing psychometric testing and talent analytics.

AI Features

  • Psychometric assessments
  • Talent analytics
  • Leadership assessments
  • Job simulations

Applicable Laws

NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI Act

Compliance Requirements

RequirementHarverSHL
NYC Bias Audit Required
Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144
Likely YesLikely Yes
Colorado Impact Assessment
Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems
RequiredLikely Required
Illinois Consent Required
AIVI/BIPA consent for video/biometric analysis
Check ConfigurationCheck Configuration
Candidate Notifications
Disclosure that AI is being used
RequiredRequired
Data Collected
Types of candidate data processed
  • Assessment responses
  • Game performance
  • Behavioral predictions
  • Assessment scores
  • Psychometric data
  • Job simulation results

Key Compliance Considerations

Harver

  • Assessment tools are AEDTs under NYC law
  • Cultural fit analysis raises discrimination concerns
  • Requires bias audits

SHL

  • Assessments are AEDTs requiring bias audits
  • Long history provides validation data
  • Enterprise use increases compliance scope

Our Recommendation

Both Tools Require Compliance Attention

SHL has a lower compliance burden, but both tools require attention to AI hiring regulations depending on how you use them.

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

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