It seems as if people of color and on work visa are being targeted for layoffs. Does anyone feel the same?

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You just probably get that impression because more ppl on h1b post about wanting solutions and have a dire situation, we end up seeing the posts. Guilty of this myself as I posted being on h1b some multiple posts after being laid off

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No

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No, your mind is playing tricks on you

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No

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Of 3-4 people I saw here being laid off from D, all were on H1B.

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Selection bias

I'm certain any large enough firm would make sure that the layoffa arent targeting POC or women disproportionately. Not sure about immigrants (i.e. on visa) because I'm not sure we have any protection under the US law. As long as the 2 factors above are controlled for

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Not that I have seen any, but probably a pr disaster if firms do it

No not true . That would be a PR disaster for any firm ( either which way ). All firms get legal counsel before doing layoffs - I imagine this would be considered!

I don’t think they are doing it on purpose, but unconscious bias may be contributing to it

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