Florida Layoffs — March 1999
Employers in Florida submitted 7 WARN Act notices in March 1999, putting at risk an estimated 1,163 workers — down from February and down 55% versus March 1998. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 762 |
| Retail | 4 | 316 |
| Government | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 762 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 316 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 2 | 821 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 87 |
| Broward | 1 | 85 |
| Orange | 1 | 75 |
| Pasco | 1 | 62 |
Palm Beach absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 821 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Glade | 1 | 700 |
| Lantana | 1 | 121 |
| Medley | 1 | 87 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 1 | 85 |
| Winter Park | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talisman Sugar | Belle Glade | 700 | ||
| Atlantis Center | Lantana | 121 | ||
| Angelica Image Apparel | Medley | 87 | ||
| B H I (Berwyn Holdings, Inc.) | Lauderdale Lakes | 85 | ||
| Jacobson Stores | Winter Park | 75 | ||
| Lykes Pasco | Dade City | 62 | ||
| Sony Discos Warehouse | Miami | 33 |
Topping the list was Talisman Sugar at its Belle Glade facility, reporting 700 affected workers. Atlantis Center followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.