Florida Layoffs — April 2005
Employers in Florida reported 13 WARN Act notices in April 2005, displacing an estimated 1,735 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 66% versus April 2004. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 645 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 245 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 234 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 119 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 109 |
| Education | 1 | 107 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 107 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 90 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 645 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 245 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 3 | 618 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 327 |
| Duval | 1 | 245 |
| Brevard | 2 | 172 |
| Broward | 3 | 162 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 618 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 3 | 618 |
| Tampa | 1 | 327 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 245 |
| Orlando | 2 | 172 |
| Fort Pierce | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Delta Air Lines, Inc. - Tampa at its Tampa facility, reporting 327 affected workers. Aircraft Service International Group followed with 318 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.