Scale AI, Outlier sued over mental toll of AI model safetyScale AI and Outlier are sued for neglecting the mental health of contractors labeling AI training data.
Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month | TechCrunchScale AI is facing multiple lawsuits over alleged labor practices, including claims of psychological trauma from reviewing disturbing content.
Google faces new labor board complaint over contractor union bargainingThe outcome of the case could reshape contract worker treatment in the tech industry, impacting employment strategies.
The Morning After: Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini's AI answersGoogle instructed contract workers to evaluate all prompts regardless of expertise, only skipping if content is missing or harmful.
HMRC issues new guidance to warn freelancers of 'Managed Service Companies' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe HMRC warns freelancers about the risks associated with Managed Service Companies (MSCs), which can lead to significant tax liabilities.
Labour's ban of zero hours could push contractors into unregulated sector - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBanning zero-hour contracts may unintentionally drive contractors to unregulated umbrella companies, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Left behind' workers demand utility giant Con Ed provide family-sustaining jobsContracted cleaners are urging Con Edison to sever ties with Nelson Services due to low wages and lack of benefits.
As Council prepped public support, local Google workers learned of layoffs - Austin MonitorPrivate-sector workplace drama unfolded during a City Council meeting where Google workers learned of job loss while discussing a city resolution.