Cognizant ex-employees suing em’ for re-acquiring Social media Content Moderation role

The issue of content moderation has resurfaced to confront Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., marking a significant moment as the company faces its first legal action over its former contract with Meta Inc., which concluded in 2020. In a Florida court, 14 former employees have initiated lawsuits against

This year, Cognizant has been hit with a wave of lawsuits from 14 former employees, each one alleging that the company, as a responsible entity, deliberately concealed the mental health risks associated with content moderation work. The gravity of these allegations is underscored by comparisons to past controversies, notably those involving tobacco firms failing to disclose cigarettes’ health effects. Each employee seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and a jury trial to address their grievances.