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First Student to Lay Off 125 Employees After Losing District Contract

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
125
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Plymouth, Michigan, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Student, a school bus service provider, is set to lay off 125 employees following the loss of a district contract. This decision comes as the company faces challenges in maintaining its workforce due to the contract termination. The layoffs are expected to impact operations significantly, as the company adjusts to the new circumstances. The affected employees will be notified shortly, and the company is working to support them during this transition.

First Student cut 125 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at First Student since August 2023, affecting a combined 1,227 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

First Student cut 125 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 26, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 27, 2026