Florida Layoffs — January 2006
Employers in Florida recorded 6 WARN Act notices in January 2006, covering approximately 1,113 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 55% versus January 2005. The average filing covered 186 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 685 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 138 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 1 | 109 |
| Retail | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 685 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 138 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 1 | 685 |
| Duval | 2 | 176 |
| Lake | 1 | 109 |
| Broward | 1 | 87 |
| Seminole | 1 | 56 |
Miami-dade absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 685 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | 1 | 685 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 176 |
| Groveland | 1 | 109 |
| Plantation | 1 | 87 |
| Lake Mary | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontainebleau Resorts | Miami Beach | 685 | ||
| King Provision | Jacksonville | 125 | ||
| Saddle Creek | Groveland | 109 | ||
| Home Buyers Warranty | Plantation | 87 | ||
| Old Time Pottery | Lake Mary | 56 | ||
| Wachovia | Jacksonville | 51 |
Leading the list was Fontainebleau Resorts at its Miami Beach facility, reporting 685 affected workers. King Provision followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.