Former Facebook Moderator Files Lawsuit Over Working Conditions in Kenya

A former moderator working for Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. filed a lawsuit alleging that 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.