Zoom call fired 900 employees refers to a specific incident that occurred on August 11, 2022, during a Zoom video call. Vishal Garg, the CEO of mortgage lender Better.com, laid off 900 employees, approximately 9% of the company’s workforce, over the call.
The incident sparked outrage and widespread criticism due to its abrupt and impersonal nature. Garg’s decision to terminate employees via a video call, without providing prior notice or offering severance packages, was considered highly unethical and disrespectful. Many experts condemned the move as a violation of labor laws and a disregard for employee rights.