Florida Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Florida submitted 9 WARN Act notices in December 2010, putting at risk an estimated 1,575 workers — down from November and up 761% versus December 2009. The average filing covered 175 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 483 |
| Other | 2 | 337 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 312 |
| Transportation | 1 | 270 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 483 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Other reported 337 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 434 |
| Lee | 1 | 312 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 312 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 260 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 197 |
Brevard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 434 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 434 |
| Bonita Springs | 1 | 312 |
| Miami | 1 | 260 |
| Riverview | 1 | 199 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 197 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZipRealty | Bonita Springs | 312 | ||
| Faneuil | Orlando | 270 | ||
| Burger King | Miami | 260 | ||
| Tampa Bay Academy | Riverview | 199 | ||
| Gulfcoast Oncology Associates | St. Petersburg | 197 | ||
| Bank of America | Tampa | 113 | ||
| Family Services of Metro Orlando | Orlando | 87 | ||
| Sears Holdings | Orlando | 77 | ||
| Vitarich Laboratories | Naples | 60 |
Topping the list was ZipRealty at its Bonita Springs facility, reporting 312 affected workers. Faneuil followed with 270 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.