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Tesla Cuts Jobs Amidst Fines, Still Projects Growth for 2024

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 140,473 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Tesla, Inc. has laid off approximately 200 employees in Texas as part of a restructuring effort, despite facing fines related to workplace safety violations. The company continues to project growth for 2024, indicating that these job cuts are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations. The layoffs occurred in October 2023, and while the company is reducing its workforce, it remains optimistic about future expansion. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the automotive industry, including supply chain issues and regulatory scrutiny.

Tesla, Inc. cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 140,473 people Tesla, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Tesla, Inc. since January 2022, affecting a combined 2,882 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Tesla, Inc. cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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