# Meta employees sue, claim AI targeted those on leave for layoffs

Employees filed a lawsuit alleging Meta used an AI algorithm to disproportionately select workers on medical or parental leave for layoffs. The company denies the claims. The case raises concerns about AI bias in employment decisions.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/meta-employees-sue-allegations-company-used-ai-target-workers-medical-parental-leave-layoffs) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:49:06 GMT
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/meta-ai-mass-layoffs-lawsuit) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:36:20 GMT