Fisker warned staff of potential layoffs in the next two months, according to 3 employees and an email viewed by BI.The company is exploring options, including prospective buyers and restructuring.Fisker had previously announced a 15% staff cut.
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Fisker sent staff a notice on Monday telling them they could be laid off from the company in two months, according to 3 employees and an email viewed by Business Insider.”Fisker is diligently pursuing all options to address our operating cash requirements, including maintaining discussions with prospective buyers and investors and exploring various restructuring alternatives,” the company said in an email to staff. “There is a possibility, however, that these efforts will not be successful.”
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The letter, which was sent by the company’s new restructuring officer, says if the efforts fail, impacted staff will be terminated effective June 28 “and the facility will be closed.” The letter was sent in compliance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires companies that have more than 100 workers to provide 60 days of notice before a large-scale layoff.Earlier today, Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker said the company was making “further reductions” to its workforce. The CEO had said earlier this year that the company would make a 15% cut.Last week, Business Insider reported that the company had told workers it was in talks with four automakers regarding a potential buyout.Do you work for Fisker or have a tip? Reach out to the reporter via a non-work email at gkay@insider.com
