Total Workers Affected
784
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
First Transit
784 workers across 6 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 784
- Workers cut
- 6
- WARN notices
- 5
- States
- 131
- Avg / notice
First Transit has 6 recorded WARN filings affecting 784 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, First Transit has 6 recorded filings covering 784 workers across 5 states, primarily VA, the 207th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
First Transit put 784 workers on WARN notice across 6 filings - the 207th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #207
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 3%
- larger than 97% of tracked employers
- 6
- Recorded WARN filings
- 5
- states affected, led by VA
Where First Transit Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
6
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jun 2024
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
784 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2024
Mass Layoff
Prince George’s, MD · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Jun 30, 2024
408
workers
Filed Jun 7, 2024
2022
Mass Layoff
Richmond, VA · Other Services
Effective: Dec 1, 2022
95
workers
Filed Aug 5, 2022
2021
Facility Closure
Racine, WI · Other Services
Effective: Jan 31, 2022
81
workers
Filed Nov 29, 2021
Mass Layoff
Arlington, VA · Other Services
Effective: Apr 1, 2021
68
workers
Filed Feb 1, 2021
2019
Facility Closure
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: Oct 25, 2019
86
workers
Filed Aug 22, 2019
2012
Facility Closure
Hammond, IN · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Jun 30, 2012
46
workers
Filed May 1, 2012
How First Transit compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | First Transit (this page) | 784 | 6 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
First Transit has 6 recorded WARN filings covering 784 workers, most recently on Jun 7, 2024.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in VA, where First Transit's filings were reported. VA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the First Transit WARN Record
With 6 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, First Transit has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 784 workers from May 1, 2012 through Jun 7, 2024, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, First Transit ranks #19 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- First Transit's 784 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 5 states, most concentrated in VA (Other Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 131 workers per notice, First Transit's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. With 6 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on VA-based First Transit notices should contact the VA workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Transit laying off workers? ▼
First Transit has filed 6 WARN Act notices affecting 784 workers across 5 states. The most recent notice was filed on Jun 7, 2024.
How many people has First Transit laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, First Transit has affected 784 workers total, averaging 131 workers per notice.
What states has First Transit had layoffs in? ▼
First Transit has filed WARN notices in 5 states: IN, MD, VA, WA, WI.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a First Transit layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does First Transit's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
First Transit has affected 784 workers across 6 WARN filings in the Other Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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