A San Francisco judge allows a proposed class action against Workday to proceed, after claims that its AI-enabled job screening tools produce biased hiring outcomes, according to multiple outlets. The lawsuit alleges that Workday’s software blocks or filters job applicants before prospective employers review them, potentially limiting who is considered for open roles. The case is described as broadly targeting the algorithms behind AI screening systems used at employers that rely on Workday’s employment technology.
The plaintiff contends that the AI screening rejected him from more than 100 jobs, before employers had the chance to assess his qualifications. The ruling means Workday will face the allegations in court as the case advances, rather than being dismissed at an early stage. Reported coverage also frames the suit as one of the first to take aim at the screening models themselves, not just the employers using them. Workday has not been established as having violated any law in these reports; the decision concerns whether the claims can proceed. The lawsuit is set to move forward under California legal theories related to employment and discrimination.
