Florida Layoffs — December 2012
Employers in Florida reported 7 WARN Act notices in December 2012, displacing an estimated 813 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 164% versus December 2011. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 494 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 117 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 90 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 48 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 494 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia | 1 | 365 |
| Brevard | 2 | 169 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 117 |
| Duval | 2 | 98 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 64 |
Escambia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 365 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | 1 | 365 |
| Orlando | 2 | 169 |
| Jupiter | 1 | 117 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 98 |
| Miami | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikorsky NAS Whiting Field - Milton, Pensacola | Pensacola | 365 | ||
| The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa Jupiter | Jupiter | 117 | ||
| Bostwick Laboratories | Orlando | 90 | ||
| Capital Cargo International Airlines | Orlando | 79 | ||
| Florida Quadel Consulting | Miami | 64 | ||
| RailAmerica | Jacksonville | 50 | ||
| Evaluation Solutions | Jacksonville | 48 |
The most significant filing came from Sikorsky NAS Whiting Field - Milton, Pensacola at its Pensacola facility, reporting 365 affected workers. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa Jupiter followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.