In a recent round of layoffs at Meta, a pregnant employee shared her shock after being terminated just two weeks before her maternity leave. The woman, who was 34 weeks pregnant, expressed her belief that her identity as a woman of color and her pregnancy would provide some protection against layoffs. As she sought advice online about her rights to maternity benefits and salary during her termination period, her post went viral on social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Reddit. The layoffs at Meta reportedly impacted nearly 10% of the company's workforce as it shifts focus towards artificial intelligence. Many users on social media echoed her sentiments, sharing their own experiences of being laid off during parental leave and criticizing the corporate culture surrounding such decisions. The employee noted that California offers relatively strong maternity protections, encouraging others in similar situations to seek legal advice and understand their rights regarding severance and benefits.