Florida Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Florida reported 7 WARN Act notices in March 2014, displacing an estimated 958 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 17% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 137 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 468 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 305 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 9 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 468 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 305 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 1 | 399 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 374 |
| Bay | 1 | 65 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 61 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 50 |
Seminole felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 399 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Altamonte Springs | 1 | 399 |
| Riverview | 2 | 374 |
| Panama City | 1 | 65 |
| Miami | 1 | 61 |
| Doral | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Sprint Customer Service Center at its Altamonte Springs facility, reporting 399 affected workers. General Dynamics Information Technology CTRS for Medicare & Medicaid followed with 305 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.