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Workday is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging its AI-powered applicant-recommendation system discriminated against job seekers based on race, age, and disability. Plaintiffs claim the AI system led to automatic rejections, violating anti-discrimination laws and causing harm to applicants. Workday denies the allegations, but legal risks for its clients are rising.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions Workday's AI system (HiredScore AI) used for scoring, sorting, and rejecting job applicants. The lawsuit claims that this AI system illegally discriminates against older applicants, which constitutes a violation of labor rights and anti-discrimination laws. The harm is realized and ongoing, as applicants have been rejected based on the AI's decisions. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental labor rights and harm to individuals seeking employment. The legal case and court rulings further confirm the AI system's pivotal role in causing harm.[AI generated]