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Rivian Layoffs

June 2020

Rivian announced a layoff affecting 40 employees (2% of its workforce) in June 2020. The company operates in the Transportation sector.

Share:
People Affected

40

Percentage

2%

Announced Date

Jun 2, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Transportation
Country
US
Region
Detroit
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Electric vehicle startup Rivian laid off approximately 40 employees, or about 2% of its then 2,000-person workforce, in early June 2020. The cuts occurred at its engineering and design center in Plymouth, Michigan, affecting various departments including engineering and recruiting. While the company stated the layoffs were performance-based to streamline operations, some former employees believed they were linked to the economic pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrently, Rivian announced new executive hires, including a replacement chief operating officer, as it continued its growth trajectory supported by major investments from backers like Amazon and Ford.

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