Meta Faces Criticism Over Secretive Rehire Blocklists

Former employees allege Meta's internal lists bar rehiring despite strong performance records, raising fairness and transparency concerns.

Meta reportedly maintains 'block' lists that prevent certain former employees from being rehired, even those with strong performance histories.
The lists include designations like 'non-regrettable attrition' and 'do not rehire,' with unclear criteria for inclusion and limited recourse for affected individuals.
Former employees claim they were not informed of their blocked status and only discovered it after being ghosted during the application process.
Meta states that rehire eligibility is determined based on reasons for departure and performance signals, with checks and balances in place, though some managers dispute the system's fairness.
Experts describe such blocklists as rare and potentially problematic, particularly if they disproportionately impact protected groups or lack transparency.