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Facebook loses jurisdiction appeal in Kenyan court paving the way for moderators' case to proceed
NAIROBI, Kenya -- NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Facebook ’s parent company Meta on Friday lost its appeal in a Kenyan labor court that ruled the company could be sued in Kenya over the mass sacking of content moderators. The court had earlier ruled that Kenyan courts had jurisdiction over the matter, but Meta challenged the ruling on appeal.
Kenya court finds Meta can be sued over moderator layoffs
A Kenyan court ruled on Friday that Facebook's parent company Meta could be sued in the East African nation over the dismissal of dozens of content moderators by a contractor.
Meta May Face Legal Action In Kenya Over Moderators Layoff
A Kenyan judge said on Friday that Facebook’s parent firm Meta may face legal action in the country due to a contractor’s termination of several content moderators. TakeAway Points: A Kenyan judge decided that Facebook’s parent company Meta would face legal action in the country due to a contractor’s termination of numerous content moderators.
Facebook Loses Appeal In Kenya: 1.6 Billion Dollars Compensation Sought by Ex-Content Moderators
Facebook is facing two lawsuits in Kenya, the first one filed by content moderator Daniel Motaung who alleges the company exploited him and his colleagues and damaged their mental health.
Court of Appeal rules Facebook owner can be sued in Kenyan courts over layoffs by contractor
The Court of Appeal has upheld the authority of Kenyan courts to hear a case brought by 186 Facebook content moderators against Meta.
Kenya court rules Meta can be sued over layoffs by contractor
Last year the content moderators sued Meta and two local contractors, saying they lost their jobs with Sama, a Kenya-based firm contracted to moderate Facebook content, for organising a union.
Kenyan Court Rules Meta Can Be Sued Over Moderator Sackings
A Kenyan court has ruled that US social media giant Meta can be sued over poor working conditions and layoffs, paving the way for a legal battle in the East African nation.
Meta could be sued in Kenya over firing contractual employees
A Kenyan court ruled on Friday that Facebook's parent company Meta could be sued in the East African nation over the dismissal of dozens of content moderators by a contractor. Last year the content moderators sued Meta and two contractors,
Meta could face trial in Kenya for firing content moderators
Meta lost an appeal against a ruling that it could be sued in Kenya over the sackings.The plaintiffs accuse the tech company of dismissing them following their attempts to form a union.The Court of Appeals in Nairobi has ruled that Meta can be taken to trial in Kenya for the dismissal of 185 content moderators.
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