Florida Layoffs — March 2005
Employers in Florida submitted 13 WARN Act notices in March 2005, putting at risk an estimated 1,802 workers — up substantially from February and up 31% versus March 2004. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 352 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 325 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 300 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 187 |
| Transportation | 1 | 178 |
| Construction | 1 | 160 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Government | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 352 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 325 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 2 | 375 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 300 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 245 |
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 200 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 178 |
Duval absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 375 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2 | 375 |
| Miami Lakes | 1 | 300 |
| Fort Pierce | 1 | 200 |
| Miami | 1 | 178 |
| Cantonment | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was First Health at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Cordis followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.