Florida Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Florida logged 7 WARN Act notices in September 2016, involving roughly 700 workers — climbing above August and down 15% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 273 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 199 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 188 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 273 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Professional Services reported 199 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 199 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 188 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 112 |
| Polk | 1 | 109 |
| Brevard | 1 | 52 |
Marion was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 199 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 1 | 199 |
| Tampa | 2 | 188 |
| Miami Lakes | 1 | 112 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 109 |
| Orlando | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitel Operating | Ocala | 199 | ||
| Merck & | Miami Lakes | 112 | ||
| MetalTek | Lakeland | 109 | ||
| CVS Pharmacy | Tampa | 94 | ||
| CVS Health | Tampa | 94 | ||
| Honeywell Sensing | Orlando | 52 | ||
| AXA Assistance USA | Miami | 40 |
The biggest impact was at Sitel Operating at its Ocala facility, reporting 199 affected workers. Merck & followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.