"Zimeno Inc., which operates as Monarch Tractor, has laid off 102 workers at two locations in Livermore, according to official WARN notices sent to the state Employment Development Department. Some of the Zimeno and Monarch Tractor layoffs occurred at the company's headquarters at 151 Lawrence Drive, and some occurred at the company's testing facility at a Wente Vineyards site on Tesla Road, both in Livermore."
"The staffing reductions arrived at a time when Monarch is beginning to emphasize a new software platform whereby Monarch will be able to provide advanced computing technologies for numerous industries beyond vineyards and farms. By happenstance, the job cuts came to light a few weeks after an Idaho-based vehicle dealer sued Zimeno and Monarch Tractor in a dispute over the operational capabilities of Monarch's autonomous vehicles, according to federal court records."
"This news organization reached out to Monarch Tractor to obtain a comment or context regarding the layoffs and the legal complaint. "The workforce reductions are expected to be permanent," a Zimeno Inc. and Monarch Tractor human resources representative wrote in the WARN notice sent to the state EDD. Over the 12 months that ended in August, the Bay Area lost 7,200 jobs, representing a 0.2% drop in the region's nonfarm payroll job totals."
Zimeno Inc., operating as Monarch Tractor, cut 102 jobs at two Livermore locations, including its Lawrence Drive headquarters and a Wente Vineyards testing site. The layoffs occurred on Nov. 19 and were reported via WARN notices to the state EDD. Company representatives indicated the workforce reductions are expected to be permanent. Monarch is shifting emphasis toward a new software platform aimed at providing advanced computing technologies beyond vineyards and farms. An Idaho-based vehicle dealer has sued Zimeno and Monarch over operational capabilities of Monarch's autonomous vehicles. The Bay Area lost 7,200 nonfarm payroll jobs over the prior 12 months.
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