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Meta Offers Voluntary Exit Program to Staff in France

The union‑negotiated plan could affect roughly one third of Meta’s French workforce and signals a push to cut costs as the company refocuses resources on AI.

Overview

  • French outlet La Lettre reported on Thursday that Meta has proposed a Rupture Conventionnelle Collective, a collective voluntary‑departure deal negotiated with unions.
  • The programme is said to cover about 100 of roughly 300 employees in France, though the exact departments and roles included were not specified.
  • Reported terms include 2.15 months of pay per year of service, up to 10 months of mobility leave paid at 80% of gross salary, and retraining or support for starting a business.
  • The report said employees had to apply by November 5, and Meta has not publicly confirmed the plan in the cited articles.
  • The offer follows Meta’s earlier global staffing moves, including April plans to cut about 8,000 roles and a 2023 France RCC, and could accelerate redeployments toward AI and infrastructure work.