Total Workers Affected
85
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Health Care & Social Assistance
The First Step Community Recovery Center
85 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in WI - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 85
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 85
- Avg / notice
The First Step Community Recovery Center has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 85 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, The First Step Community Recovery Center has 1 recorded filing covering 85 workers across 1 state, primarily WI, the 2,965th-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
The First Step Community Recovery Center put 85 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 2,965th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #2,965
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 43%
- larger than 57% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by WI
Where The First Step Community Recovery Center Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Oct 2025
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%
85 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Facility Closure
Milwaukee, WI · Health Care & Social Assistance
Effective: Dec 31, 2025
85
workers
Filed Oct 24, 2025
How The First Step Community Recovery Center compares in Health Care & Social Assistance
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CVS Health | 5,096 | 3 | VA |
| 2 | Texas Children's Hosptal (Texas Medical Center) | 997 | 1 | TX |
| 3 | Nix Hospital-Nix Behavioral Health Center | 972 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Orlando Health | 940 | 1 | FL |
| 5 | ProHealth Care | 835 | 1 | WI |
| 6 | Southwest General Hospital | 827 | 1 | TX |
| 7 | Auburn Regional Medical Center | 827 | 1 | WA |
| 8 | Hospital Sisters Health System Sacred Heart Hospital of Eau Claire (SHEC) | 821 | 1 | WI |
| 9 | The First Step Community Recovery Center (this page) | 85 | 1 | WI |
What this means for WI workers
The First Step Community Recovery Center has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 85 workers, most recently on Oct 24, 2025.
- 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 WI, where The First Step Community Recovery Center's filings were reported. WI 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 The First Step Community Recovery Center WARN Record
The First Step Community Recovery Center's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 85 workers, dated Oct 24, 2025. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, The First Step Community Recovery Center ranks #191 of 468 tracked employers in WI. Among the 8 other Health Care & Social Assistance employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 888 affected workers -- The First Step Community Recovery Center's 85 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to WI's workforce agency, in the Health Care & Social Assistance sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 85 workers per notice, The First Step Community Recovery Center's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on WI-based The First Step Community Recovery Center notices should contact the WI 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 The First Step Community Recovery Center laying off workers? ▼
The First Step Community Recovery Center has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 85 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Oct 24, 2025.
How many people has The First Step Community Recovery Center laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, The First Step Community Recovery Center has affected 85 workers total, averaging 85 workers per notice.
What states has The First Step Community Recovery Center had layoffs in? ▼
The First Step Community Recovery Center has filed WARN notices in 1 state: 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 The First Step Community Recovery Center 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 The First Step Community Recovery Center's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
The First Step Community Recovery Center has affected 85 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Health Care & Social Assistance 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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