Florida Layoffs — June 2015
Employers in Florida reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2015, displacing an estimated 328 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 30% versus June 2014. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 150 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 28 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 150 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 1 | 150 |
| Brevard | 1 | 150 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 28 |
Broward saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 150 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 150 |
| Riviera Beach | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth | Fort Lauderdale | 150 | ||
| Wingspan Portfolio | Melbourne | 150 | ||
| Garden of Life | Riviera Beach | 28 |
The most significant filing came from Commonwealth at its Fort Lauderdale facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Wingspan Portfolio followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.