A San Francisco judge allows a proposed class action lawsuit against Workday to proceed over allegations that the company’s AI-powered job screening tools discriminate against some applicants. Multiple reports say the case challenges Workday’s employment technology used by other employers, arguing that its algorithmic screening blocks certain candidates from being considered before prospective employers review them. The plaintiff alleges that Workday’s systems prevent access to more than 100 job applications, according to the descriptions shared by outlets covering the dispute. The ruling is framed as the first broad effort to directly target the algorithms behind AI screening software, rather than focusing only on individual hiring decisions by employers. Other coverage notes that the lawsuit is filed under California law and seeks to hold Workday accountable for how its tools operate across clients. Workday is accused of AI bias, with the claims centering on how the screening outputs affect applicants’ ability to be evaluated. No source indicates a final outcome on the merits; the key development reported is that the lawsuit is cleared to continue in court.