Florida Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Florida filed 13 WARN Act notices in December 2013, impacting roughly 2,050 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 152% versus December 2012. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 394 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 350 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 302 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 241 |
| Retail | 1 | 228 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 224 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 130 |
| Other | 1 | 116 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 394 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 350 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 2 | 482 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 350 |
| Duval | 1 | 302 |
| Palm Beach | 2 | 240 |
| Osceola | 1 | 224 |
Broward bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 482 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White Springs | 1 | 350 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 302 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 254 |
| Miramar | 1 | 228 |
| Kissimmee | 1 | 224 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved White Sprgs. Agricultural Chemicals at its White Springs facility, reporting 350 affected workers. EverBank followed with 302 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.