Location: Austin, Texas, USA.
Department affected: Contractor Workforce.
Based on news reporting.
Tesla, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 200 contractors at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs amid ongoing economic challenges. The layoffs primarily affect the contractor workforce, which has been a significant part of Tesla's production efforts. The company has not specified any future layoffs but continues to evaluate its workforce needs in light of market conditions. This move reflects Tesla's ongoing adjustments to maintain efficiency and competitiveness in the electric vehicle market.
Tesla, Inc. cut 200 jobs affecting its Contractor Workforce team 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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