Stellantis Lays Off 400 U.S. Tech and Engineering Employees After Asking Them to Work Remotely

Stellantis notified 400 white-collar employees to work remotely, then used that day to inform them they were being laid off
The layoffs impacted salaried, nonunion employees in technology and engineering roles in the U.S.
Stellantis stated the layoffs would improve efficiency and optimize costs amid industry uncertainties
The laid-off employees were offered separation packages and transition assistance
The layoffs come as Stellantis invests over $50 billion through 2030 on electrifying its vehicle lineup