Compliance Comparison

Workday vs Greenhouse

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

WorkdayMedium Risk

ATS/HCM

Enterprise HCM platform with AI-powered recruiting, talent management, and workforce planning capabilities.

AI Features

  • Skills Cloud AI
  • Candidate scoring
  • Job matching
  • Career recommendations

Applicable Laws

NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI ActCCPA

GreenhouseLow Risk

ATS

Applicant tracking system with structured hiring tools and integration capabilities for AI add-ons.

AI Features

  • Structured interview kits
  • Scorecard automation
  • Integration with AI tools
  • Analytics and reporting

Applicable Laws

CCPAState data privacy laws

Compliance Requirements

RequirementWorkdayGreenhouse
NYC Bias Audit Required
Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144
Likely YesLikely No
Colorado Impact Assessment
Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems
Likely RequiredMay Not Apply
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
  • Resume data
  • Skills profiles
  • Performance data
  • Career history
  • Application data
  • Interview scores
  • Hiring decisions

Key Compliance Considerations

Workday

  • May qualify as AEDT depending on configuration
  • Skills matching algorithms need monitoring
  • Large data aggregation increases privacy considerations

Greenhouse

  • Core ATS functions generally not AEDT
  • AI integrations may trigger compliance requirements
  • Data retention policies need review

Our Recommendation

Both Tools Require Compliance Attention

Greenhouse 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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