Florida Layoffs — September 2005
Employers in Florida reported 14 WARN Act notices in September 2005, displacing an estimated 1,113 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 30% versus September 2004. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 628 |
| Retail | 1 | 138 |
| Construction | 1 | 108 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 79 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 54 |
| Transportation | 2 | 49 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 628 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Retail reported 138 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 4 | 283 |
| Brevard | 4 | 204 |
| Bay | 1 | 176 |
| Manatee | 1 | 173 |
| Broward | 2 | 110 |
Miami-dade saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 283 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 4 | 204 |
| Lynn Haven | 1 | 176 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 173 |
| Miami | 3 | 168 |
| Hialeah | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Honeywell International at its Lynn Haven facility, reporting 176 affected workers. Simonton Building Products followed with 173 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.