Florida Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Florida filed 7 WARN Act notices in November 2015, impacting roughly 1,394 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 49% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 682 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 468 |
| Retail | 3 | 229 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 15 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 682 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 468 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 670 |
| Brevard | 1 | 468 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 241 |
| Manatee | 1 | 15 |
Saint Lucie absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 670 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | 1 | 670 |
| Orlando | 1 | 468 |
| Miami | 4 | 241 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QVC St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie | 670 | ||
| Planet Hollywood | Orlando | 468 | ||
| SYX Services | Miami | 153 | ||
| TigerDirect | Miami | 73 | ||
| VIP Petcare | Sarasota | 15 | ||
| SYX Distribution | Miami | 12 | ||
| TigerDirect Retail | Miami | 3 |
The single largest action involved QVC St. Lucie at its Port St. Lucie facility, reporting 670 affected workers. Planet Hollywood followed with 468 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.