Workday Hit With Lawsuit Claiming Its AI Shuts Out Black, Disabled And Older Jobseekers - International Business Times UK

Summary

Workday, a provider of HR software, is facing a collective action lawsuit alleging that its AI-based job-screening system discriminates against Black, disabled, and older jobseekers. The lawsuit, filed in California, was expanded into a collective action following a ruling by a district judge in late 2025. The plaintiffs, including Derek Mobley and four others over the age of 40, claim they were repeatedly rejected from hundreds of job applications through Workday’s platform, often within minutes of applying. Court filings allege that the AI disproportionately disqualifies individuals over 40 and reinforces existing biases by learning from historical hiring data. Workday denies the claims, calling the ruling preliminary and based on allegations rather than evidence. The case has drawn attention from civil rights advocates and could set legal precedents for AI accountability in hiring.