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Every HR-technology story tagged #AI hiring bias.
Two U.S. federal courts have dismissed hiring-bias claims tied to AI screening and keyword filtering tools, according to JD Supra, which also outlines five compliance steps employers should take in response to the rulings.
A court has dismissed an AI hiring bias lawsuit against Sirius XM, according to HRMorning, in a case that will be watched by HR-tech buyers and employers using algorithmic screening tools for its implications on legal exposure around AI-driven recruitment.
Sirius XM has beaten a racial bias lawsuit in which a plaintiff alleged AI-driven discrimination after applying to roughly 150 open roles and being questioned about his use of multiple addresses, according to HR Dive. The case is a notable data point for HR leaders on the legal risks and defenses emerging around AI-assisted hiring screening.
Maryland has moved to address AI bias in hiring, but according to quasa.io, regulatory guidance implementing the measure remains pending, leaving employers and HR-tech vendors uncertain about compliance requirements.
A lawsuit alleging that Workday's AI-driven hiring tools discriminate against job applicants is reportedly seeking class-action certification, a move that could significantly broaden the case's legal and financial stakes for the HCM giant and set a precedent for AI hiring bias litigation industry-wide.
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