What This Means for Job‑Seekers Over 40
- Watch Your Inbox:If you applied through Workday since 2020 and got a quick rejection, you may soon receive court‑approved notice inviting you to opt in.
- Save the Evidence:Keep timestamped rejection emails, screenshots of “low match” dashboards, and notes about interview denials. Such artifacts bolster disparate‑impact statistics.
- Potential Remedies:Opt‑in plaintiffs could secure injunctive relief—forcing algorithmic audits—and monetary damages tied to lost wages.
Compliance Playbook for Employers
- Conduct Independent Bias Auditsannually and publish summaries.
- Enable Explainability:Provide candidates with plain‑language reasons for rejections.
- Add Human Review:Offer an appeal path where human recruiters override low scores.
- Contractual Shields:Clarify indemnity and data‑sharing terms with vendors, anticipating subpoenas.
- Document Validation:Maintain contemporaneous studies showing the algorithm predicts job success without adverse impact.
Ignoring these steps courts disaster; Judge Lin’s order all but invites plaintiffs’ firms to test every major hiring platform.
All allegations remain unproven. Workday contends the claims are meritless and will seek decertification once discovery is complete.
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