Florida Layoffs — July 1998
Employers in Florida submitted 5 WARN Act notices in July 1998, putting at risk an estimated 631 workers — down from June. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 249 |
| Government | 1 | 200 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 249 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Government reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 2 | 320 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 129 |
| Brevard | 1 | 100 |
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 82 |
Miami-dade bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 320 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 320 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 129 |
| Orlando | 1 | 100 |
| Fort Pierce | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Miami | 200 | ||
| Dillard's | Clearwater | 129 | ||
| JCPenney | Miami | 120 | ||
| Fine Host | Orlando | 100 | ||
| Duda-Burg-Sunrise Packinghouse | Fort Pierce | 82 |
Topping the list was American Red Cross at its Miami facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Dillard's followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Florida. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Florida WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.