Tesla Layoffs: Latest cuts affect senior executives, Supercharging team

What’s happening at Tesla?

After eliminating more than 10 per cent of its workforce, Tesla is planning to lay off hundreds in a fresh round of cuts.

According to news outlets, including The Information, the latest reduction at the electric vehicle maker is expected to affect senior executives and the majority of its Supercharging team.

CEO Elon Musk reportedly told management in a recent email that he wants the company to be “absolutely hard core” about the job cuts.

Musk added that staffers working under executives who “don’t obviously pass the excellent, necessary, and trustworthy test” would also be let go.

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Impact on Canadian staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian employees are affected by the latest round of layoffs at Tesla.

According to the company’s LinkedIn page, it has more than 1,400 workers in the country.

Termination agreements for Tesla employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Tesla are owed full severance pay when they lose their jobs due to downsizing, corporate restructuring, or the closure of the business.

This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

People working “on contract” or as a contractor may also be owed severance pay — given that many employees in Canada are often misclassified as independent contractors.

Severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on a number of factors.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what rights employees have if they are being fired or let go on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Before accepting a severance offer, double-check the amount using our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator. It has helped millions of Canadians determine their entitlements.

In addition to your salary, make sure to factor in any other elements of your compensation (i.e. bonuses, commission, etc.).

If your employer’s offer falls short of what our Severance Pay Calculator says you are owed, it’s very likely that you have been wrongfully dismissed and should contact an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Non-unionized employees in Canada have up to two years from the date of their dismissal to pursue proper severance pay.

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• Rights to severance during mass layoffs
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Major layoffs continue

Tesla isn’t the only major North American company that is scaling back its staffing levels in 2024.

Big names, including Google, Whirlpool, SAP Canada, IBM Canada, Netflix, EXL Service, Best Buy, Relic Entertainment, Intel, and Amazon, have also pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Talk to an employment lawyer

If you have been fired or let go for any reason, contact the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. have successfully represented tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals.

In addition to severance package negotiations, we can assist you on a broad range of employment matters, including:

If you are a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need and the compensation you deserve.