Meta has terminated about two dozen employees after an internal review found they misused the company’s daily meal credit perk, Business Insider reported. The benefit—known internally as the Grubhub meal credit—offers staff $25 a day, mainly for those working late or in offices without cafeterias.
Investigators found that some employees repeatedly used the credits to buy non-food items such as laundry detergent and kitchenware. While staff with isolated violations reportedly received warnings, those with multiple breaches were dismissed.
The move has divided opinion inside the company. On Blind, an anonymous workplace forum, some workers defended the firings as fair enforcement of a clear policy, while others argued Meta overreacted and should have considered less severe measures such as refunds or suspensions.
The controversy comes amid Meta’s ongoing “year of efficiency,” during which it has cut jobs and tightened internal policies to emphasise discipline and cost control. The incident underscores heightened scrutiny of employee conduct as the company streamlines operations.
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