Florida Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Florida recorded 12 WARN Act notices in October 2013, covering approximately 1,693 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and up 24% versus October 2012. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 688 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 356 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 226 |
| Transportation | 1 | 138 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 117 |
| Retail | 1 | 103 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 63 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 2 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 688 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 356 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 3 | 675 |
| Escambia | 1 | 289 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 256 |
| Brevard | 2 | 180 |
| Broward | 2 | 157 |
Duval felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 675 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 3 | 675 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 289 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 256 |
| Kennedy Space Center | 1 | 117 |
| Sunrise | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was PHH Mortgage at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 365 affected workers. BAE Systems, NAS - Whiting Field, Milton, Pensacola followed with 289 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.