AI Layoffs 2026: Is Your Company Using AI as an Excuse to Discriminate? | Sunday Scaries Live

PayPal just cut nearly 5,000 jobs. Meta cut 8,000. AI is now the #1 cited reason for layoffs in 2026 — and companies are using "restructuring" as a legal shield. But here's what nobody is telling you: a court in China just ruled that you CANNOT fire someone just because AI can do their job. The US hasn't done that yet. So where does that leave you? Tonight on Sunday Scaries, Felicia and employment attorney Anitra break down: ✅ What "AI restructuring" actually means legally — and when it crosses the line into discrimination ✅ How companies use neutral-sounding language to cover discriminatory layoffs ✅ What to do RIGHT NOW if you survived the first round and feel like you might be next ✅ The one thing to do before Monday morning to start protecting yourself ✅ Why the people who survive layoffs aren't always the best performers — and what that means for YOU Whether you're in tech, finance, marketing, healthcare, or any field being disrupted by AI, this episode is for you. 📩 Submit your anonymous question for a future episode: https://forms.gle/j1PU8CeyJ7scgshZ7 📌 Want to come on Sunday Scaries live? https://forms.gle/bqPQ7cds6g39mA7v6 📚 Get the Career Fast-Track Workbook (P.I.E. Framework): https://stan.store/trillmbashow/p/career-fasttrack-system 📅 Book a consultation with Anitra: https://anitrakvalentine.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications — we go live every Sunday at 8PM Eastern / 7PM Central. ──────────────────────────────────────────── DISCLAIMER: Everything discussed is for educational purposes only. Anitra Valentine is a licensed employment attorney but is not your attorney and nothing shared in this video constitutes legal advice. Please consult a licensed employment attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation. ────────────────────────────────────────────