Florida Layoffs — December 2003
Employers in Florida reported 9 WARN Act notices in December 2003, displacing an estimated 1,354 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 42% versus December 2002. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 823 |
| Retail | 2 | 267 |
| Government | 1 | 123 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 76 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 823 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Retail reported 267 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 4 | 680 |
| Pasco | 1 | 201 |
| Manatee | 1 | 167 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 123 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 118 |
Miami-dade bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 680 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 680 |
| Dade City | 1 | 201 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 167 |
| Tampa | 1 | 123 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordis | Miami | 265 | ||
| Pasco Beverage | Dade City | 201 | ||
| Elizabeth Arden | Miami | 190 | ||
| Tropicana | Bradenton | 167 | ||
| Lord & Taylor | Miami | 149 | ||
| Circuit City Service Center | Tampa | 123 | ||
| Lord & Taylor | Boca Raton | 118 | ||
| Radio Unica Communications | Miami | 76 | ||
| ARAMARK Facility Services (Hertz) | Fort Lauderdale | 65 |
The most significant filing came from Cordis at its Miami facility, reporting 265 affected workers. Pasco Beverage followed with 201 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.