Florida Layoffs — March 2000
Employers in Florida posted 19 WARN Act notices in March 2000, affecting an estimated 1,810 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and up 56% versus March 1999. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 488 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 251 |
| Retail | 2 | 241 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 201 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 195 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 117 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 111 |
| Other | 1 | 92 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 488 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 251 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 484 |
| Miami-dade | 3 | 371 |
| Duval | 2 | 238 |
| Broward | 5 | 215 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 127 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 484 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 484 |
| Miami | 3 | 371 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 238 |
| Coral Gables | 1 | 127 |
| Nichols | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by SunTrust BankCard, N.A at its Orlando facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Vista IT followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.