Ex-Facebook moderator in Kenya sues over working conditions
by Reuters in Nairobi from on (#5Z28C)
Petition alleges local workers subjected to irregular pay and inadequate mental health support
A former Facebook moderator has filed a lawsuit against its owner, Meta Platforms, alleging poor working conditions for contracted content moderators violate the Kenyan constitution.
The petition, also filed against Meta's local outsourcing company Sama, alleges that workers moderating Facebook posts in Kenya have been subjected to unreasonable working conditions including irregular pay, inadequate mental health support, union-busting, and violations of their privacy and dignity.
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