Florida Layoffs — February 2003
Employers in Florida recorded 5 WARN Act notices in February 2003, covering approximately 718 workers — marking a decline from January and down 68% versus February 2002. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 397 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 246 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 75 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 397 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 246 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 1 | 397 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 198 |
| Seminole | 2 | 75 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 48 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 397 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 1 | 397 |
| Tampa | 1 | 198 |
| Longwood | 1 | 63 |
| Pinellas Park | 1 | 48 |
| Lake Mary | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexmark | Orlando | 397 | ||
| Jabil Global Services | Tampa | 198 | ||
| GE Consumer Finance | Longwood | 63 | ||
| ABA Industries | Pinellas Park | 48 | ||
| United Health Group Service Center | Lake Mary | 12 |
Leading the list was Lexmark at its Orlando facility, reporting 397 affected workers. Jabil Global Services followed with 198 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.