Florida Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Florida reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2006, displacing an estimated 547 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 33% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 218 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 76 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 45 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 218 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 208 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 253 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 218 |
| Clay | 1 | 71 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 5 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 253 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 253 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 1 | 218 |
| Orange Park | 1 | 71 |
| North Miami Beach | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divosta Building | Palm Beach Gardens | 218 | ||
| Aramark | Orlando | 208 | ||
| FUJIFILM Hunt Chemicals USA | Orange Park | 71 | ||
| TD Ameritrade | Orlando | 45 | ||
| Michele Watches | North Miami Beach | 5 |
The most significant filing came from Divosta Building at its Palm Beach Gardens facility, reporting 218 affected workers. Aramark followed with 208 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.