Workday faces California class action alleging AI hiring tools screened out protected groups
Key points
- Plaintiffs allege Workday's AI hiring tools disproportionately screened out several protected groups
- Plaintiffs seek certification of four applicant groups
- Workday denies wrongdoing; the case is unresolved, and certification would not decide whether discrimination occurred
In Mobley v. Workday, a California case begun in 2023, plaintiffs allege Workday's AI recruiting tools disproportionately screened out Black applicants, women, people aged 40 and over, and people with disabilities. Lead plaintiff Derek Mobley says he was rejected from more than 100 jobs at companies using Workday software. Plaintiffs seek certification of four applicant groups. Workday denies wrongdoing and the case is unresolved. A certification ruling would not decide whether discrimination occurred. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review whether AI screening tools are used in hiring and understand the vendor's bias testing and record-keeping practices
- Follow case developments and discuss screening criteria with legal counsel as needed
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers and software vendors using Workday recruiting software
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