Florida Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Florida reported 9 WARN Act notices in October 2014, displacing an estimated 582 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 66% versus October 2013. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 232 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 152 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 89 |
| Retail | 1 | 69 |
| Utilities | 1 | 39 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 232 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 2 | 167 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 92 |
| Putnam | 1 | 89 |
| Marion | 1 | 70 |
| Seminole | 1 | 69 |
Hillsborough felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 167 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 2 | 167 |
| West Palm Beach | 1 | 92 |
| Palatka | 1 | 89 |
| Ocala | 1 | 70 |
| Winter Springs | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQor US | Tampa | 107 | ||
| Good Decisions Sober Living Green Terrace | West Palm Beach | 92 | ||
| Alorica | Palatka | 89 | ||
| Spartan ERV | Ocala | 70 | ||
| Kmart Store #3651 | Winter Springs | 69 | ||
| WellCare Health Plans, Inc. Technology and Innovation | Tampa | 60 | ||
| VLOC Trinity Facility | New Port Richey | 55 | ||
| Duke Energy | Crystal River | 39 | ||
| American Express Global Billing Services | Weston | 1 |
The most significant filing came from IQor US at its Tampa facility, reporting 107 affected workers. Good Decisions Sober Living Green Terrace followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.