Google and Appen have had clashes previously, specifically a question about compensation. In 2019, Google said its workers for hire would have to pay their laborers $15 60 minutes. Appen didn’t meet that necessity, as indicated by open letters composed by certain specialists.
In January 2023, following quite a while of coordinating, raises came full circle for Appen specialists dealing with the Versifier chatbot and other Google items. The rates went up to somewhere in the range of $14 and $14.50 each hour.
Nonetheless, labor issues persisted. The U.S. National Labor Relations Board brought charges against Appen in June for allegedly firing six freelancers who publicly expressed dissatisfaction with workplace conditions. The specialists were subsequently restored.