Meta keeps a secret list of ex-employees it won't rehire
What's the story
Meta reportedly keeps a "do not rehire" list for its ex-employees.
According to a Business Insider report, the internal system prevents certain former employees from rejoining the company.
The policy is applicable irrespective of their previous performance.
The parameters for being added to this list are not fully transparent to employees.
Case study
Ex-employee reveals shocking discovery
A former Meta engineer, who had a successful four-year stint at the company, recently learned of his inclusion on this list.
After being laid off in 2022 and applying for nearly 20 roles at Meta, he found that conversations stopped at the recruiter screening stage.
He was eventually informed that he was "ineligible for rehire."
He told Business Insider, "That was the first time I had a real indication that I was on some kind of list."
Confirmation
Multiple former employees confirm Meta's 'do not rehire' policy
Five former Meta employees, including two managers, have confirmed the existence of internal lists that bar certain ex-employees from being rehired.
These restrictions are enforced using various tracking systems, including a "non-regrettable attrition" designation and a "do not rehire" flag.
Even high performers have found themselves barred without any clear explanation.
Company defense
Meta's response to rehire policy allegations
In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for Meta said the policies are applied fairly.
They explained that the rehire eligibility is determined at the time of exit, based on performance metrics and policy violations.
The spokesperson also stated that "checks and balances" prevent individual managers from blacklisting employees.
However, former workers attempting to return feel this process lacks transparency.