Florida Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Florida submitted 11 WARN Act notices in October 2011, putting at risk an estimated 1,390 workers — down from September and up 66% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 633 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 353 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 228 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 176 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 633 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 353 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 5 | 512 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 287 |
| Duval | 1 | 228 |
| Polk | 1 | 121 |
| Brevard | 1 | 106 |
Miami-dade bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 512 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 5 | 512 |
| Miami Lakes | 1 | 287 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 228 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 121 |
| Orlando | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Healthcare Service | Miami Lakes | 287 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 277 | ||
| St. Vincent's Health Care | Jacksonville | 228 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 135 | ||
| Manheim Imperial Florida | Lakeland | 121 | ||
| International Bedding | Orlando | 106 | ||
| Stanley Black & Decker | Riverview | 70 | ||
| Securiguard | Milton | 66 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 60 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 31 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 9 |
Topping the list was Maxim Healthcare Service at its Miami Lakes facility, reporting 287 affected workers. Boston Scientific followed with 277 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.