Two former content moderators for the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok have reportedly sued the company alleging that it failed to adequately support them after they suffered “psychological trauma” while doing their job.
reveals that two former TikTok content reviewers have sued the Chinese-owned video app giant, alleging that the company failed to support them as they performed work that was “deeply disturbing” and forced them to review objectionable videos from the platform.The plaintiffs, Ashley Velez and Reece Young, both worked as moderators for TikTok as contractors for third-party companies. The companies included the Canadian tech firm Telus International and a New York firm called Atrium.
The lawsuit claims that TikTok and parent company ByteDance violated California labor laws by failing to provide Velez and Young with adequate mental health support, despite the mental health risks associated with the “abnormally dangerous activities” they were forced to engage with on a daily basis as part of their job.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
TikTok facing lawsuit from moderators citing psychological traumaFormer moderators of short-form video sharing platform TikTok are suing the company, citing harrowing work experiences.
Read more »
Two Former Employees Are Suing TikTok for Having to Watch 'Extremely Disturbing' VideosTwo ex-content moderators allege TikTok failed to provide appropriate counseling services for those exposed to an onslaught of violent and graphic content
Read more »
Two-alarm fire in Aurora on Thursday damages two apartmentsAurora firefighters battled a two-alarm fire Thursday afternoon, the blaze displaced 11 people and several animals.
Read more »
Two-alarm fire in Aurora damages two apartmentsAurora firefighters battled a two-alarm fire Thursday afternoon, the blaze displaced 11 people and several animals.
Read more »
This viral TikTok shows a secret way to burp a baby—and we’re FLOOREDMidwives say it’s the best way to do it, and it involves no back pats. Why don’t more people know this?!
Read more »