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In the United Kingdom, former TikTok content moderators have launched legal action after hundreds were dismissed shortly before a planned vote to establish a union. The workers argue the timing and scale of the layoffs amount to unfair dismissal and unlawful interference with trade union activity, while pointing to the mental health risks associated with moderating violent and disturbing content. TikTok denies the allegations, stating the job cuts were part of a global restructuring driven by increased reliance on automated content moderation tools. The case raises broader questions about worker protections, union rights, and the impact of AI-driven restructuring in the UK tech sector.