Employees report disease outbreak and poor conditions in Stellantis corporate building; regulatory agency issued recommendations to the automaker
Stellantis is facing an internal occupational health crisis after the end of the remote regime at its headquarters in North America. Employees at the complex in Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA), have been reporting an outbreak of health problems that coincide with the mandatory return to face-to-face activities, fully implemented on March 30.
The complaints describe a serious scenario, with reports of migraines, vomiting, skin irritations, digestive disorders and persistent fatigue. According to the workers, the physical conditions of the building include the presence of dark dust, rodents, a strong odor of mold and episodes of flooding in the corporate facilities.
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The case prompted an inspection by MIOSHA (Michigan’s occupational safety agency), which began in February and concluded in April. Although the agency has not imposed fines or penalties on the automaker, it has issued formal recommendations for improving air quality and preventive measures against the proliferation of fungi.
The crisis coincides with the tightening of Stellantis’ labor policy. After allowing flexibility, the company required the presence of three days a week of work in early 2025, evolving to daily face-to-face work in March. Company representatives indicated that the complaints intensified precisely with the greater occupation of the building.
In a statement, spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said that the health and safety of employees are priorities and that the company maintains constant monitoring. During the survey, MIOSHA found no conclusive evidence of immediate risk, but detected mold spore counts slightly higher than external levels, highlighting that there are no global official parameters for safe exposure limits.
