October 27, 2023
TikTok can arbitrate a contracted content moderator's claims alleging she developed mental health issues from having to review thousands of disturbing videos, a California federal judge said, noting TikTok could rely on the arbitration agreement the moderator signed with her employer to compel arbitration under equitable estoppel.
August 11, 2023
In the coming week, attorneys should watch for the potential outcome of TikTok's attempt to send a proposed class action by content moderators alleging mental health injuries to arbitration. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters coming up in California.
July 07, 2023
A California federal judge overseeing a putative class action by TikTok moderators claiming emotional distress from reviewing disturbing videos said Friday he wasn't ready to appoint lead counsel, as that would require "a more careful inquiry on the adequacy of representation" and he had "lots of questions" about the case.
May 15, 2023
A California federal judge on Monday trimmed a putative class action by contracted TikTok moderators who say they suffered emotional distress from being forced to watch an endless stream of disturbing videos, but refused to toss a negligence claim, finding "it was TikTok that was really in control" of their job duties.
January 06, 2023
Over the next week, attorneys should keep an eye out for a potential ruling on an arbitration bid in a proposed class action by Twitter workers alleging that the social media company's recent layoffs violated notice requirements.
September 09, 2022
In the coming week, attorneys should watch for the potential tossing of a proposed wage and hour class action against Wells Fargo. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters coming up in California.