Meta maintains internal block lists of former employees who are ineligible for rehire, regardless of their past performance, potentially impacting nearly 4,000 workers affected by recent performance-based cuts. Getting off the list is challenging, as former employees have reported difficulty in reversing their status, even with high performance ratings. This practice, unusual in the industry, has raised concerns about Meta’s approach to employee management and retention.
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Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
In downtown Freehold, N.J., the absence of undocumented Latin American day laborers due to fear of deportation under President Trump has left industries like construction, agriculture, elder care, and hospitality struggling with labor shortages, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers. The looming threat of mass deportations and the phasing out of programs like temporary protected status have left industries reliant on immigrant labor in a state of uncertainty. The impact extends beyond immigrant communities...
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