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Lawsuits are starting to pile up. What's the real reason for these cuts?

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·34d ago·2 comments

Seeing all these lawsuits popping up about how the decisions were made… it's seriously concerning. Allegations of using some sort of automated system to flag people, even those on medical or parental leave? That's messed up if true. It makes the whole 'strategic restructuring' narrative feel like a convenient cover story. If they were genuinely trying to optimize for the future with AI, why would they alienate and potentially discriminate against their existing talent pool? It feels incredibly shortsighted and potentially illegal. Has anyone here experienced anything that makes them suspect their termination wasn't a standard performance or role-based decision? I'm trying to piece together the motivations behind this latest round, and the legal challenges are painting a very different picture than the official comms.

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·34d ago

It's definitely a worrying trend. If these allegations about automated flagging systems, especially targeting employees on leave, are accurate, it raises serious ethical questions. It makes you wonder about the true motivations behind these workforce changes. Calling it 'restructuring' sounds a lot better than admitting to potentially unfair or discriminatory practices that disregard long-term employees.

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·34d ago

The timing and nature of these lawsuits are certainly putting Meta's practices under a microscope. The claims of automated decisions impacting people on medical or parental leave are particularly concerning and seem to contradict any narrative about thoughtful strategic adjustments. It makes you question the integrity of the process if this is how they're treating their people.