people · May 18, 2026
Mercor.io Corp. Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Expert Worker Misclassification
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A class action lawsuit filed against Mercor.io Corp. on May 15, 2026 claims the AI hiring startup misclassified lawyers, doctors, engineers and other subject-matter experts as independent contractors. The suit alleges Mercor exerts employer-like control over the white-collar gig workforce used for AI training and evaluation. The case tests traditional employment law doctrines in California under PAGA and FEHA requirements. Mercor connects domain experts with AI labs and enterprises for human feedback at scale.
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