Introduction to Paritas
Paritas is a specialized service for conducting independent bias audits of AI-driven hiring tools, with a focus on providing actionable remediation plans. As regulatory requirements evolve—such as the NYC LL144 mandate for annual bias audits—organizations need more than just raw data and spreadsheets. Paritas delivers comprehensive, PhD-led audits that go beyond traditional methods by offering a three-tier risk classification system and tailored recommendations for reducing disparities.
The product addresses a critical gap in the market where most auditors provide limited insights without clear next steps. Paritas ensures that clients not only understand their audit results but also have a structured path to improve fairness in their hiring processes. With support for multiple regulatory frameworks—including NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, Illinois AIVAA, and EEOC/Title VII—Paritas helps organizations stay ahead of compliance requirements and mitigate legal exposure.
Takeaways
- Independent bias auditing for AI hiring tools
- Three-tier risk classification (PASS / MONITOR / FLAG)
- Prioritized remediation plan across four regulatory frameworks
- PhD-led analysis with transparent methodology
- Integration with major ATS platforms
- Publicly hosted, versioned audit reports
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
How Paritas Works
Paritas operates through a streamlined three-step process:
- Connect Your Data: Upload a CSV or integrate directly with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS), such as Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, or Ashby. No raw candidate PII is shared.
- Automated Analysis: The platform runs a detailed disparate impact analysis across sex, race/ethnicity, and intersectional categories using statistical methods like the four-fifths rule, Fisher's exact test, z-tests, confidence intervals, and Simpson's Paradox checks.
- Report + Remediation: Clients receive a legally defensible audit report with a three-tier risk classification and prioritized remediation steps organized by urgency: immediate, short-term, and long-term.
Core Benefits and Applications
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Legal Compliance | Ensures adherence to multiple regulatory frameworks including NYC LL144, Colorado AI Act, Illinois AIVAA, and EEOC/Title VII |
| Risk Mitigation | Identifies and classifies risks based on demographic categories for targeted action |
| Transparency | Published methodology and publicly hosted reports for accountability |
| Scalability | Supports single or multi-AEDT audits with flexible pricing models |
| Actionable Insights | Provides clear, step-by-step remediation plans to reduce disparity |
