Florida Layoffs — March 2015
Employers in Florida posted 15 WARN Act notices in March 2015, affecting an estimated 1,426 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and up 49% versus March 2014. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 5 | 602 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 296 |
| Retail | 1 | 156 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 89 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
| Education | 1 | 50 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 49 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 602 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 296 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 4 | 621 |
| Brevard | 2 | 254 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 199 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 138 |
| Bay | 1 | 76 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 621 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weston | 2 | 317 |
| Orlando | 2 | 254 |
| Tampa | 3 | 199 |
| Hollywood | 1 | 156 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 148 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Bonaventure Resort at its Weston facility, reporting 296 affected workers. Aircraft Service International Group Disney Magical Express followed with 204 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.