Florida Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Florida submitted 6 WARN Act notices in October 2015, putting at risk an estimated 676 workers — down from September and up 16% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 400 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 212 |
| Education | 1 | 42 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 22 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 400 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 212 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 442 |
| Broward | 1 | 125 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 79 |
| Duval | 1 | 22 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 8 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 442 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 442 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 125 |
| Homestead | 1 | 79 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 22 |
| Miami Lakes | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nephron | Orlando | 400 | ||
| The Recovery Place | Fort Lauderdale | 125 | ||
| ResCare | Homestead | 79 | ||
| Southeastern | Orlando | 42 | ||
| Barclays | Jacksonville | 22 | ||
| Outpatient Services | Miami Lakes | 8 |
Topping the list was Nephron at its Orlando facility, reporting 400 affected workers. The Recovery Place followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.