Industrial action Germany’s TikTok moderators laid off for AI demand compensation Striking workers want three years’ severance and extended notice periods as social media firm cuts trust and safety team iStock.com/KreangchaiRungfamai Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 25 September 2025 TikTok workers in Germany are half way through a four-day strike over the social media giant’s plans to replace around 150 content moderators with artificial intelligence and refusal to engag Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Mental Health Meta content moderator ruling a wake-up call for employers Disputes Pregnant moderator’s TikTok suit a reminder of social media risks Disputes Ghana’s Meta moderators sue over exposure to harmful content Artificial Intelligence Salesforce’s Marc Benioff confirms layoffs due to AI adoption