The Merit Based Hiring Pledge
Every company on Hed Hunter AI is required to sign and uphold this pledge before posting jobs.
The Pledge
"We are a merit-based company and do not discriminate based on a job seeker's age, race, gender, disability, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation. We commit to reviewing all candidates based solely on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications as assessed through our defined rubric."
MERIT BASED PLEDGE VERIFIED — enforced through AI anonymization, rubric-only scoring, audit logs, and human review requirements.
Compliance framework
Title VII (US)
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
EEOC Guidelines
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines covering all aspects of employment.
EU AI Act
Requires AI hiring tools to be transparent, auditable, and non-discriminatory.
NYC Local Law 144
Requires bias audits for AI tools used in employment decisions in New York City.
GDPR
Governs how personal data is collected, processed, and stored for EU citizens.
ADA / Section 508
Requires accommodation for applicants with disabilities, including interview accommodations.