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Laid Off from Meta Platforms? Unemployment Guide for Affected Workers

If you were affected by a Meta Platforms layoff, here is what to file, what your rights are, and what matters most in the first 48 hours.

First 48 Hours Guide → Find My State Office

If you were laid off by Meta Platforms, here is what matters most for your unemployment benefits and next steps.

About this layoff event

Meta's 2022-2023 layoffs were among the largest in tech history, affecting over 21,000 employees. California's EDD processed a high volume of these claims. Meta offered structured severance. Many affected workers were in California, which has specific UI rules around identity verification holds and high claim volume delays.

Key topics for affected workers

First steps after a layoff from this company

File your unemployment claim immediately — the week you file is typically the first week eligible for benefits. Review any severance agreement carefully before signing. Save all separation documents, pay stubs, and confirmation numbers from your filing. Set up your certification schedule from the start.

See our complete first-48-hours guide and find your state's unemployment office using the official resources on this page.