How hard is it to prove AI-driven layoffs? | Human Resources Director

Meta faces a lawsuit from former employees alleging AI tools including productivity scoring based on keystrokes and screen activity influenced layoff decisions, disadvantaging workers on protected leave or with disabilities. A federal judge declined to block the terminations, ruling employees lacked evidence to counter Meta's claim that humans made all decisions, though a hearing on reinstatement is scheduled for August 24.

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