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Meta Faces Layoffs of 720 Contractors at Dublin HQ Amid Strike

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
720
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
720 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Dublin, Ireland.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing layoffs affecting 720 contractors at its Dublin headquarters, coinciding with a strike by the workers. The layoffs are reportedly linked to minimal severance packages being offered, raising concerns among the affected employees. This decision reflects ongoing challenges within the company as it navigates workforce adjustments. The situation highlights the tension between the company and its contractors, who are advocating for better severance terms. As the layoffs unfold, the impact on Meta's operations and workforce dynamics remains to be seen.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 720 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 720 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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