Florida Layoffs — November 1998
Employers in Florida recorded 24 WARN Act notices in November 1998, covering approximately 2,892 workers — marking a sharp increase from October. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 683 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 667 |
| Construction | 4 | 455 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 454 |
| Retail | 2 | 326 |
| Government | 1 | 100 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 56 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 683 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 667 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 6 | 998 |
| Brevard | 4 | 609 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 329 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 258 |
| Polk | 1 | 230 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 998 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 4 | 609 |
| Hallandale | 1 | 395 |
| Mulberry | 1 | 230 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 164 |
| Plantation | 1 | 162 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Harry M. Stevens, Inc. (STEVENS) at its Hallandale facility, reporting 395 affected workers. Veranda Nursing & Rehab Center followed with 367 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.