Florida Layoffs — September 2000
Employers in Florida recorded 7 WARN Act notices in September 2000, covering approximately 955 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 425 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, 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 saw the most concentrated 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.