Layoff tactics | Stellantis enforced "mandatory remote work day" before conducting virtual mass firing

Stellantis told 400 salaried, nonunion employees to work from home the day before firing them over a virtual video call.

In a memo sent on March 21, revealed by a user on X, the car manufacturer said to employees: “On Friday, March 22^nd, we will be holding important operational meetings that require specific attention and participation.”

“To ensure everyone can effectively participate we have decided to implement a mandatory remote work day for all U.S. Salaried Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employees in Engineering & Technology organization,” the note continues.

The employees were told to work from home unless otherwise instructed by the manager.