Disputes Ex-Meta staffers seek injunction from alleged AI-driven layoffs Lawsuit claims monitoring tools targeted workers who had taken federally protected leave iStock.com/MattGush Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Tuesday 14 July 2026 A group of former Meta employees has sued the social media giant, alleging that AI-powered employee performance monitoring tools unfairly selected workers for a mass redundancy. 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... Restructuring Meta roots out “low performers” to make room for AI push Activism Livestream meltdown exposes growing unrest over Meta’s AI strategy Monitoring Meta eases tracking programme after staff backlash Restructuring Ethical restructurings in the age of “AI washing”