Florida Layoffs — May 1999
Employers in Florida reported 6 WARN Act notices in May 1999, displacing an estimated 1,041 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 21% versus May 1998. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 690 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 207 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 140 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 4 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 690 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 207 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 495 |
| Bay | 1 | 195 |
| Okaloosa | 1 | 190 |
| Broward | 1 | 140 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 17 |
Santa Rosa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 495 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 1 | 495 |
| Panama City | 1 | 195 |
| Niceville | 1 | 190 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 140 |
| Miami | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanity Fair | Milton | 495 | ||
| Halter Marine | Panama City | 195 | ||
| Russell | Niceville | 190 | ||
| Long Distance Intl., Inc. (LDI) | Fort Lauderdale | 140 | ||
| Four(4) Square Press | Miami | 17 | ||
| Platinum Technology International | Tampa | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Vanity Fair at its Milton facility, reporting 495 affected workers. Halter Marine followed with 195 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.