Shipping and logistics giant FedEx is laying off over 300 people at a facility in Fort Worth, according to filings with the state.
According to a report by NBC 5's media partners at The Dallas Morning News, a WARN notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission indicates 305, or 52%, of the 580 employees at FedEx’s facility at 13500 Independence Parkway will be laid off.
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WATCH HEREImpacted employees will be laid off between July 6 and Oct. 25, receiving written notice at least 60 days in advance of their scheduled final day of employment, per the notice.
The layoffs are the result of a FedEx customer’s decision to move a portion of its business to a new location managed by a new third-party logistics provider. The notice said FedEx expects the discontinuance of its support of this business to be finalized by Oct. 25 and be permanent.
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