Florida Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Florida reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2009, displacing an estimated 183 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 93% versus December 2008. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 43 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 29 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 111 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 1 | 111 |
| Bay | 1 | 43 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 29 |
Duval bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 111 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1 | 111 |
| Panama City | 1 | 43 |
| Boynton Beach | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Administrators | Jacksonville | 111 | ||
| Century Boat | Panama City | 43 | ||
| Stericycle | Boynton Beach | 29 |
The most significant filing came from AmeriHealth Administrators at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 111 affected workers. Century Boat followed with 43 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.