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Several employees at Meta have reportedly been fired for misusing the company&#8217;s meal voucher system, allegedly purchasing non-food items such as toothpaste and washing powder instead of meals. 



The decision highlights the tech giant&#8217;s strict enforcement of its policies amid ongoing job cuts across the organization.



Workers at Meta receive meal vouchers valued at $25 for lunch, $20 for breakfast, and $25 for dinner, intended for use with Grubhub, the U.S. equivalent of Just Eat. 



However, reports indicate that over 30 employees were terminated last week for various breaches of the policy, including sharing vouchers and exceeding budget limits.



Anonymous posts on the workplace discussion platform Blind corroborate claims of firings, with one user stating that employees were warned to cease inappropriate use of the vouchers but were still let go months later. 



Examples of the items purchased include not only toothpaste and toothbrushes but also wine glasses.



The circumstances surrounding the warnings are unclear, with some employees claiming they received notice while others assert there were no prior warnings before termination.



In addition to the firings related to the meal vouchers, Meta has also implemented broader layoffs, affecting teams across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, the division responsible for the Oculus virtual reality headset. 



Jane Manchun Wong, a former security engineer who joined Meta last year, announced on social media that her role had been impacted by the layoffs.



A Meta spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, stating, “A few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy.” 



They emphasized the company&#8217;s commitment to assisting affected employees in finding new opportunities within the organization.

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Meta Fires Employees for Using Meal Voucher To Buy Groceries

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AUTHOR: Perpetual Tweneboah Koduah

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