Tesla Announces Major Layoffs, Affecting 285 Workers in Buffalo

The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring aimed at preparing Tesla for its next phase of growth.

Tesla is laying off 285 employees at its Buffalo, New York facility, comprising 14% of the workforce there.
The layoffs are part of a global reduction, with Tesla planning to cut more than 10% of its workforce worldwide.
The Buffalo site, primarily used for data analysis and manufacturing solar panels and EV components, is significantly impacted.
Severance packages offered to laid-off workers include two months' pay, potentially mitigating WARN Act penalties.
Tesla's broader restructuring includes a focus on automation and a shift from manufacturing solar panels to other technologies.