Florida Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Florida posted 7 WARN Act notices in September 2015, affecting an estimated 819 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 6% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 485 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 233 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 101 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 485 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 233 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1 | 228 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 182 |
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 168 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 101 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 89 |
Palm Beach was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 228 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantis | 1 | 228 |
| Tampa | 2 | 182 |
| Fort Pierce | 1 | 168 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 101 |
| Miami Beach | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Atlantis | 228 | ||
| Sodexo | Fort Pierce | 168 | ||
| Law Offices of Daniel | Tampa | 154 | ||
| Ceridian | St. Petersburg | 101 | ||
| MM South Beach | Miami Beach | 89 | ||
| Caci-Iss | Jacksonville | 51 | ||
| Consuegra Title | Tampa | 28 |
The largest notice was filed by Sodexo at its Atlantis facility, reporting 228 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 168 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.