Florida Layoffs — August 2000
Employers in Florida posted 17 WARN Act notices in August 2000, affecting an estimated 1,327 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 93% versus August 1999. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 7 | 515 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 302 |
| Transportation | 2 | 236 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 221 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 515 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 302 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia | 1 | 221 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 130 |
| Manatee | 2 | 122 |
| Escambia | 1 | 106 |
| Duval | 1 | 84 |
Volusia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 17% of all affected workers with 221 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 221 |
| Tampa | 1 | 130 |
| Sarasota | 2 | 122 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 106 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Associates in Medicine at its Daytona Beach facility, reporting 221 affected workers. Sutton Distributing followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.