Florida Layoffs — September 2000
Employers in Florida posted 7 WARN Act notices in September 2000, affecting an estimated 955 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 144% versus September 1999. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 425 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 307 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 223 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 425 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 307 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1 | 237 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 223 |
| Escambia | 1 | 205 |
| Duval | 1 | 102 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 100 |
Palm Beach was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 237 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 1 | 237 |
| Tampa | 2 | 223 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 205 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 102 |
| Opa Locka | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dial Company (ADCO) | Boca Raton | 237 | ||
| Medical Practical Resources | Pensacola | 205 | ||
| Colonial Penn Insurance | Tampa | 135 | ||
| Transworld Healthcare | Jacksonville | 102 | ||
| Aircraft Interior Design | Opa Locka | 100 | ||
| US Forest Industries | Graceville | 88 | ||
| Fireman's Fund Insurance | Tampa | 88 |
The largest notice was filed by Advanced Dial Company (ADCO) at its Boca Raton facility, reporting 237 affected workers. Medical Practical Resources followed with 205 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.