Florida Layoffs — December 2000
Employers in Florida reported 7 WARN Act notices in December 2000, displacing an estimated 868 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 34% versus December 1999. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 600 |
| Retail | 1 | 106 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 92 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 600 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Retail reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee | 2 | 485 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 106 |
| Brevard | 1 | 92 |
| Escambia | 1 | 70 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 70 |
Manatee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 485 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 2 | 485 |
| Homestead | 1 | 106 |
| Titusville | 1 | 92 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 70 |
| Tampa | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outboard Marine Corporation Chris Craft | Sarasota | 403 | ||
| Sears | Homestead | 106 | ||
| Boeing Aerospace Operations | Titusville | 92 | ||
| Bausch & Lomb | Sarasota | 82 | ||
| AmStaff Human Resources | Pensacola | 70 | ||
| 2nd Century Communications | Tampa | 70 | ||
| Outboard Marine Corporation Training Center | Sunrise | 45 |
The most significant filing came from Outboard Marine Corporation Chris Craft at its Sarasota facility, reporting 403 affected workers. Sears followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.