Florida Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Florida reported 7 WARN Act notices in March 2010, displacing an estimated 1,118 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 62% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 573 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 320 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 115 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 87 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 23 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 573 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 2 | 573 |
| Broward | 1 | 191 |
| Manatee | 1 | 129 |
| Duval | 1 | 115 |
| Brevard | 1 | 87 |
Miami-dade felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 573 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 573 |
| Tamarac | 1 | 191 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 129 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 115 |
| Orlando | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Health System | Miami | 548 | ||
| UnitedHealth Group | Tamarac | 191 | ||
| GunnAllen Holdings | Sarasota | 129 | ||
| Gate Concrete Products | Jacksonville | 115 | ||
| Sky Chefs, Inc., Customer Service Center | Orlando | 87 | ||
| Jackson Health System | Miami | 25 | ||
| Wackenhut Services | Clearwater | 23 |
The most significant filing came from Jackson Health System at its Miami facility, reporting 548 affected workers. UnitedHealth Group followed with 191 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.