In a controversial measure, Meta has reportedly dismissed staff members due to misuse of its meal voucher system, which is intended solely for food purchases but was abused for items like toothpaste and washing powder.
Meta Dismisses Employees Over Meal Voucher Misuse Amid Broader Job Cuts
Meta Dismisses Employees Over Meal Voucher Misuse Amid Broader Job Cuts
Meta has terminated employees for violating meal voucher policies by purchasing non-food items, raising questions about enforcement and fairness.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has recently been in the headlines for both the firings related to meal vouchers and broader layoffs across its operations. Employees receive meal vouchers of $25 for lunch, $20 for breakfast, and another $25 for dinner, meant for use on food ordering via Grubhub. However, reports indicate that more than 30 workers were let go for using these vouchers for non-food items, sharing them, or exceeding the established spending limits.
Comments on an anonymous workplace social message board, Blind, corroborate claims of multiple firings last week. One user recounted that employees had received warnings but were still terminated months later, even after ceasing the infractions. Other accounts suggest discrepancies regarding whether adequate warnings were given prior to these firings.
The controversy comes amidst a wave of job cuts that Meta has implemented across various teams within the company, including WhatsApp and its virtual reality division, Reality Labs, which oversees the Oculus headset. Jane Manchun Wong, a former security engineer, shared her experience on social media, revealing her own termination as a part of these broader layoffs.
Meta's spokesperson, addressing the ongoing changes, stated that the company is re-evaluating resources to align with its long-term strategic goals, which includes relocating teams and redesignating staff as necessary. They expressed an intention to assist affected employees in finding new opportunities within the organization.
This situation has sparked debates on corporate policy enforcement and the overall workplace culture at Meta.
Comments on an anonymous workplace social message board, Blind, corroborate claims of multiple firings last week. One user recounted that employees had received warnings but were still terminated months later, even after ceasing the infractions. Other accounts suggest discrepancies regarding whether adequate warnings were given prior to these firings.
The controversy comes amidst a wave of job cuts that Meta has implemented across various teams within the company, including WhatsApp and its virtual reality division, Reality Labs, which oversees the Oculus headset. Jane Manchun Wong, a former security engineer, shared her experience on social media, revealing her own termination as a part of these broader layoffs.
Meta's spokesperson, addressing the ongoing changes, stated that the company is re-evaluating resources to align with its long-term strategic goals, which includes relocating teams and redesignating staff as necessary. They expressed an intention to assist affected employees in finding new opportunities within the organization.
This situation has sparked debates on corporate policy enforcement and the overall workplace culture at Meta.
