Florida Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Florida filed 21 WARN Act notices in April 2012, impacting roughly 1,978 workers — representing a notable rise over March and up 330% versus April 2011. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 13 | 1,130 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 345 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 126 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 102 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 82 |
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,130 workers across 13 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 345 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam | 1 | 289 |
| Seminole | 3 | 270 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 245 |
| Orange | 3 | 230 |
| Manatee | 2 | 167 |
Putnam was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 15% of all affected workers with 289 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palatka | 1 | 289 |
| Apopka | 3 | 230 |
| Orlando | 2 | 136 |
| Naples | 1 | 133 |
| Key West | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Alorica at its Palatka facility, reporting 289 affected workers. Naples Bay Resort followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.