Florida Layoffs — July 1999
Employers in Florida filed 8 WARN Act notices in July 1999, impacting roughly 1,167 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 85% versus July 1998. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 384 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 329 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 247 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 207 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 384 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 329 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 350 |
| Leon | 1 | 207 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 195 |
| Lake | 1 | 134 |
| Manatee | 1 | 126 |
Brevard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 350 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 350 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 207 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 195 |
| Clermont | 1 | 134 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carelink Partners | Orlando | 250 | ||
| American Power Conversion | Tallahassee | 207 | ||
| Media One | Boca Raton | 195 | ||
| Lake Highlands Associates | Clermont | 134 | ||
| The Signature Group | Bradenton | 126 | ||
| The Signature Group | Tampa | 103 | ||
| W.R. Grace & | Orlando | 100 | ||
| Sprint | Pompano Beach | 52 |
The single largest action involved Carelink Partners at its Orlando facility, reporting 250 affected workers. American Power Conversion followed with 207 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.