# Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: Lawsuit Filed Alleging Discriminatory AI Layoffs — Twenty-six former employees file a complaint in the Northern District of California, claiming Meta’s AI-driven layoff metrics discriminated against workers with disabilities or on protected leave, violating the ADA and FMLA.
- **2026-05**: Meta Conducts Layoffs of 8,000 Employees — The company reduces its workforce by roughly 10% worldwide, affecting positions across multiple functions as part of a restructuring initiative.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 26 Meta Employees Sue Over AI Layoffs, Testing ADA and FMLA Protections
2026-07-19 17:02:47 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 11

A landmark lawsuit filed by 26 former Meta workers alleges the company’s AI-driven layoff process discriminated against employees with disabilities or on protected leave, raising novel questions about the intersection of algorithmic bias and federal employment law.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/meta-ai-layoff-discrimination-lawsuit-2026

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