Florida Layoffs — April 2010
Employers in Florida recorded 7 WARN Act notices in April 2010, covering approximately 971 workers — marking a decline from March and down 66% versus April 2009. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 473 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Construction | 1 | 100 |
| Government | 1 | 88 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 57 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 473 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Wholesale Trade reported 141 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 1 | 473 |
| Brevard | 2 | 151 |
| Bradford | 1 | 112 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 90 |
| Seminole | 1 | 88 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 473 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 473 |
| Orlando | 2 | 151 |
| Starke | 1 | 112 |
| Tampa | 1 | 90 |
| Longwood | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Air | Miami | 473 | ||
| Commercial Metals | Starke | 112 | ||
| John Carlo | Orlando | 100 | ||
| DPI Specialty Foods [Mid Atlantic, Inc.] | Tampa | 90 | ||
| Encompass Service Solutions | Longwood | 88 | ||
| Hancock Bank | Panama City | 57 | ||
| Chrysler/Orlando Parts Distribution Center | Orlando | 51 |
Leading the list was Arrow Air at its Miami facility, reporting 473 affected workers. Commercial Metals followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.