First Student Layoffs ● Effective Aug 17, 2026

📍 7 states with filings 📄 7 total WARN notices 👥 918 workers affected

First Student has filed 7 WARN notices across 7 states, affecting 918 workers. Filings are concentrated in Seattle, Cincinnati, and Fresno. Of these, 1 involved facility closures and 5 were layoff events. Filing dates range from May 5, 2025 through Jun 17, 2026. First Student provided an average of 54 days notice before the effective date of these filings.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
918
Filings
7
Avg Workers / Filing
131
Most Affected City
Holden, St. Louis, MO
257 workers
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First Student Layoff History

Monthly avg: 38/mo

Top States

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
552
2025

Closure vs. Layoff

Closures — 17% Layoffs — 83%
17%
83%

All First Student WARN Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
LocationStateTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
Seattle WA Layoff 111 2026-08-17 2026-06-17
Cincinnati
191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
KS 151 2026-05-01
Fresno
2805 South East Avenue Fresno CA 93725
CA Layoff 170 2026-07-01 2026-05-01
Waterloo
1601 Black Hawk St
IA Closure 120 2026-06-30 2026-04-02
Lewisberry
531 Fishing Creek Road , Lewisberry, PA 17339
PA Layoff 81 2025-06-30 2025-06-30
Holden, St. Louis MO Layoff 257 2025-06-30 2025-05-05
Tolono
619 US Rt. 45
IL Layoff 28 2025-06-30 2025-05-05

Were you laid off from First Student?

First Student has an upcoming layoff effective Aug 17, 2026. If you are affected, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits until the effective date. Use this time to prepare: file for unemployment insurance so your claim is ready when your last day arrives, review your COBRA health coverage options, and visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers. Ask about Rapid Response services, which are specifically designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Unemployment Insurance

Find your state's unemployment insurance program and apply online. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

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Find Your Local Job Center

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About This Data

All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

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