Florida Layoffs — May 2004
Employers in Florida posted 8 WARN Act notices in May 2004, affecting an estimated 651 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 36% versus May 2003. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 2 | 207 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 137 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 127 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 69 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 33 |
| Utilities | 1 | 15 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 207 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 137 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 2 | 170 |
| Brevard | 1 | 127 |
| Volusia | 1 | 110 |
| Duval | 1 | 97 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 69 |
Hillsborough felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 2 | 170 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 127 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 110 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 97 |
| Miami | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATX Technology Services, Inc (GTS) | Tampa | 137 | ||
| Melbourne Greyhound Park | Melbourne | 127 | ||
| Angelica Health Care Services Group | Daytona Beach | 110 | ||
| CPP North America | Jacksonville | 97 | ||
| ZLB Plasma Services | Miami | 69 | ||
| Time Customer Service, Inc. (TSC) | Gainesville | 63 | ||
| Tropical Sportswear International | Tampa | 33 | ||
| Florida Water Services | Apopka | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by GATX Technology Services, Inc (GTS) at its Tampa facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Melbourne Greyhound Park followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.