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AI Layoffs Target Protected Leave | Tulsa News
Twenty-six Meta employees are suing the company, alleging their AI-driven layoff algorithm unfairly targeted those on medical or parental leave by counting protected absences as performance deficits. The plaintiffs argue the system ignored legal protections under FMLA and ADA, leading to disproportionate layoffs. Meta denies wrongdoing, claiming human oversight was involved, but the lawsuit highlights how AI can unintentionally cause discrimination — even without explicit bias — through “disparate impact.” The plaintiffs seek to remain employed while the case moves forward, warning of…
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