filed two WARN notices with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state it is closing its facilities at 1812 S. 12th St. in Allentown and 3740 State Route 136, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County near Greensburg. The facilities will close on June 30 and 253 people will be laid off.
The company said in the WARN notice that it is probable that First Student will have transfer opportunities available for employees at other facilities.Dauphin County retailer reopens, gears up for ‘Free Comic Book Day’“ based on the Allentown and Hempfield Area School Districts selecting new transportation providers for next school year. First Student has been proud serve the communities for years.
“We are also grateful for our employees and are committed to assisting them through this process. First Student wants to retain as many of them as possible and are helping them find employment at other company locations in the area. Our drivers are the best trained in the industry, and we appreciate the care and dedication they have shown to the families we serve in these communities.”
The WARN Act is federal legislation that offers protection to workers, their families, and communities by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days in advance of a covered-business closing and covered-business mass layoff. The WARN notice was dated May 1.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.