Derek Mobley
Coverage of Derek Mobley in the Nexus archive.
- Workday faces lawsuit over AI bias in job application screenings
Workday is facing a lawsuit alleging its AI tools discriminate against job applicants based on race, age, and disability, violating California and federal laws. A California judge rejected Workday's argument that these laws do not apply to non-California applicants. The case, a proposed class action, was filed in 2023 by Derek Mobley and others, including Jill Hughes, who claims discrimination under the ADA.
- Workday asks judge to dismiss suit over claims its AI tools discriminate against job applicants
Workday seeks to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging its AI-based hiring tools discriminate against applicants by age, race, and disability. The company argues California’s FEHA law should not apply to out-of-state employment discrimination claims, while plaintiffs assert FEHA applies because Workday’s AI systems are designed and operated from its California headquarters.