Facebook has agreed to pay a $52 million settlement to thousands of current and former content moderators who developed post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues while on the job, according to The Verge on Tuesday.
The settlement, filed Friday in San Mateo Superior Court, will pay at least $1,000 to 11,250 moderators represented in the claim. Facebook will also pay additional compensation for moderators who can show they’ve been diagnosed with PTSD or other health problems, including addiction and depression. Moderators who submit evidence their mental health suffered while working for Facebook will be eligible for up to $50,000 in compensation, according to The Verge.