Florida Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Florida filed 20 WARN Act notices in May 2013, impacting roughly 1,945 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 18% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 428 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 368 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 290 |
| Transportation | 3 | 280 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 260 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 133 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 132 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 428 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 368 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 314 |
| Lee | 1 | 255 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 250 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 214 |
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 211 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 314 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 314 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 255 |
| Tampa | 3 | 214 |
| Port St. Lucie | 1 | 211 |
| Miami | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Comcast at its Orlando facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Pall Aerospace followed with 255 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.