EU AI Act: August 2026 deadline for hiring tool compliance

Companies using AI tools for candidate screening, CV ranking, or interview scoring in EU-based roles must comply with high-risk system requirements by 2 August 2026. Obligations include bias testing, human oversight, documentation, and worker notification. Non-EU companies hiring remotely into the EU are also in scope. From 2027, fines of up to EUR 35 million or 7% of global turnover apply.

Remote job seekers should be aware that AI-screened applications will increasingly come with disclosure notices, and that they have rights under the Act to understand how automated decisions affect their candidacy.