DocumentedAlgorithmic Discrimination (Hiring)2023-02 (filed); 2025-05-16 (collective certified); ongoingUnited States

Mobley v. Workday AI Hiring Class Action

Derek Mobley, a Black man over 40 with disabilities, applied to 100+ jobs via Workday's AI screening system and was rejected from every one, often in minutes. Alleges Workday's algorithm creates disparate impact by race, age, and disability. Workday acknowledged 1.1 billion applications were rejected using its tools during the class period.

AI system:Workday AI screening tools including HiredScore AI

Impact

Judge Rita Lin ruled Workday could be liable as an 'agent' of employers (July 2024). Collective certified for all applicants 40+ denied employment recommendations via Workday since September 24, 2020.

Outcome

Case ongoing. Largest AI hiring bias class action in history. March 2026 ruling allowed disparate-impact ADEA claims to proceed. Parallel case Harper v. Sirius XM pending for race-based claims.

Sources

  1. Source 1CNNwww.cnn.com/2025/05/22/tech/workday-ai-hiring-discrimination-lawsuit
  2. Source 2Fisher Phillipswww.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/discrimination-lawsuit-over-workdays-ai-hiring-tools-can-proceed-as-class-action-6-things
  3. Source 3Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouseclearinghouse.net/case/44074/

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