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Tesla Contractor Trigo Lays Off 50 Workers in Austin Amid Sales Decline

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 140,473 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Austin, Texas.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Trigo, a contractor for Tesla, has laid off 50 employees in Austin following the termination of its contract due to a decline in sales. This decision reflects the challenges faced by contractors associated with Tesla amid changing market conditions. The layoffs occurred as the company adjusts its workforce in response to reduced demand. The situation highlights the impact of sales fluctuations on Tesla's operational partners, leading to immediate job losses for those affected.

Tesla, Inc. cut 50 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

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 50 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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