Disputes Former Meta director files age discrimination complaint in California Over-50s more than twice as likely to be laid off in last year’s performance-related restructuring, suit claims iStock.com/Kira-Yan Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Tuesday 24 March 2026 An age discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Meta senior director has claimed the tech giant disproportionately targeted older workers during a round of layoffs completed last year. 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 Restructuring Ethical restructurings in the age of “AI washing” Non-Disparagement Meta blocks ex-staffer from promoting tell-all memoir Industrial action Meta’s Irish engineers dispute shows risk of unilateral shift changes