Florida Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Florida reported 10 WARN Act notices in February 2013, displacing an estimated 1,201 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 22% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 372 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 319 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 220 |
| Retail | 1 | 206 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 84 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 372 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 319 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 3 | 723 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 222 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 206 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 50 |
Duval bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 723 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 3 | 723 |
| Miami Beach | 4 | 222 |
| Tampa | 1 | 206 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 48 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Homeward Residential at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 370 affected workers. BAE Systems - Southeast Shipyards Mayport followed with 319 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.