Florida Layoffs — November 1999
Employers in Florida reported 8 WARN Act notices in November 1999, displacing an estimated 708 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 76% versus November 1998. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 654 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 34 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 654 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 34 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa | 1 | 185 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 169 |
| Manatee | 2 | 138 |
| Polk | 1 | 109 |
| Marion | 1 | 53 |
Okaloosa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 1 | 185 |
| Tampa | 1 | 169 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 109 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 69 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Athletic | Crestview | 185 | ||
| Ball | Tampa | 169 | ||
| Juice Bowl Products, Inc. (Tropicana) | Lakeland | 109 | ||
| Filko Automotive Products | Bradenton | 69 | ||
| Elcotel | Sarasota | 69 | ||
| Lockheed Martin - Missiles & Fire Control | Ocala | 53 | ||
| Coral Gables Hospital (Tenet S FL Health) | Coral Gables | 34 | ||
| Baker & Taylor | Pembroke Park | 20 |
The most significant filing came from Russell Athletic at its Crestview facility, reporting 185 affected workers. Ball followed with 169 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.