Florida Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Florida recorded 4 WARN Act notices in December 2014, covering approximately 729 workers — marking a decline from November and down 64% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 182 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 347 |
| Transportation | 1 | 286 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 96 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 347 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 286 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 347 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 286 |
| Putnam | 1 | 96 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 347 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Air Force Base | 2 | 347 |
| West Palm Beach | 1 | 286 |
| Palatka | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Mobility Management Group | West Palm Beach | 286 | ||
| Exelis, Inc. Patrick Air Force Base | Patrick Air Force Base | 211 | ||
| L-3 Engineering & Technical Svcs | Patrick Air Force Base | 136 | ||
| Alorica | Palatka | 96 |
Leading the list was Metro Mobility Management Group at its West Palm Beach facility, reporting 286 affected workers. Exelis, Inc. Patrick Air Force Base followed with 211 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.