Florida Layoffs — October 2000
Employers in Florida filed 12 WARN Act notices in October 2000, impacting roughly 1,865 workers — representing a notable rise over September and roughly flat versus October 1999. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 693 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 383 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 371 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 258 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 160 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 693 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 383 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 5 | 624 |
| Broward | 3 | 453 |
| Duval | 1 | 371 |
| Escambia | 1 | 200 |
| Brevard | 1 | 160 |
Polk felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 624 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1 | 371 |
| Sunrise | 1 | 300 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 251 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 200 |
| Cocoa Beach | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved King Companies - Workforce Alternatives at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 371 affected workers. Mortgage.com followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.