Workday moves to decertify AI age discrimination collective of more than 15,000 applicants
Key points
- On Nov. 10, Workday asked to decertify the collective of more than 15,000 applicants in Mobley v. Workday
- Plaintiffs allege its AI recruiting technology discriminates against applicants aged 40+
- Judge Rita F. Lin granted preliminary certification in May 2025
On Nov. 10, Workday asked a federal judge to decertify the age discrimination collective in Mobley v. Workday, which includes more than 15,000 applicants. Plaintiffs allege its AI-assisted recruiting technology discriminates against applicants aged 40 and older. Workday argues that applicants were not subject to a common practice because customers configure the platform differently. Judge Rita F. Lin granted preliminary certification of the collective in May 2025. For reference only; not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review whether AI screening tools are used in recruiting and confirm how vendors configure them
- Retain records of AI screening decisions to support potential age discrimination defenses
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Californi
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Workday and employers using its AI recruiting technology
- Official source
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