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March 20, 2026
Facebook will pay $52 million in settlement with moderators who developed PTSD on the job
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TL;DR
- Facebook will pay $52 million to settle a class-action lawsuit concerning mental health issues among content moderators.
- Each moderator will receive a minimum of $1,000, with potential additional compensation up to $6,000 for diagnosed mental health conditions and up to $50,000 for other injuries.
- The settlement covers 11,250 moderators and aims to address issues like PTSD, depression, and addiction stemming from viewing graphic content.
- Facebook will implement new tools to reduce exposure to disturbing content and enhance mental health support, including one-on-one coaching and group therapy sessions.
- The lawsuit was initiated by former moderator Selena Scola, who alleged developing PTSD after nine months on the job.
- The settlement also requires vendors to screen applicants for emotional resiliency and provide better workplace support information.
- The preliminary settlement covers moderators in California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida from 2015 to the present and awaits final judicial approval.
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