Florida Layoffs — June 1999
Employers in Florida posted 13 WARN Act notices in June 1999, affecting an estimated 1,037 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 55% versus June 1998. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 10 | 811 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 146 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 80 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 811 workers across 10 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 146 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 191 |
| Lee | 2 | 172 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 155 |
| Volusia | 1 | 109 |
| Broward | 1 | 89 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 191 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 2 | 172 |
| Clearwater | 2 | 155 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 109 |
| Orlando | 1 | 104 |
| Pompano | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Builders Square #1397 at its Daytona Beach facility, reporting 109 affected workers. Builders Square #1350 followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.