Florida Layoffs — April 1999
Employers in Florida reported 11 WARN Act notices in April 1999, displacing an estimated 1,008 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 83% versus April 1998. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 445 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 406 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 77 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 63 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 17 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 445 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 406 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Leon | 2 | 245 |
| Polk | 2 | 187 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 150 |
| Duval | 1 | 125 |
| Brevard | 1 | 100 |
Leon was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 245 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | 2 | 245 |
| South Bay | 1 | 150 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 125 |
| Bartow | 1 | 115 |
| Orlando | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisys | Tallahassee | 240 | ||
| Taylor Farms | South Bay | 150 | ||
| First Union | Jacksonville | 125 | ||
| Ametek | Bartow | 115 | ||
| Clopay Building Products | Orlando | 100 | ||
| Veida Farms | St. Petersburg | 80 | ||
| Lake Wales Citrus Growers Association | Lake Wales | 72 | ||
| Am-Care Home Health Agency | Fort Lauderdale | 63 | ||
| First Union National Bank | Miami | 41 | ||
| J.H. Boone Limited Edition Art | Gainesville | 17 | ||
| Dept. of Ag & Consumer Services | Tallahassee | 5 |
The most significant filing came from Unisys at its Tallahassee facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Taylor Farms followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.