Florida Layoffs — September 2005
Employers in Florida submitted 14 WARN Act notices in September 2005, putting at risk an estimated 1,113 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 628 workers across 5 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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
Topping the list was Honeywell International at its Lynn Haven facility, reporting 176 affected workers. Simonton Building Products followed with 173 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.