Florida Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Florida recorded 5 WARN Act notices in October 2016, covering approximately 327 workers — marking a decline from September and down 52% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 157 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 127 |
| Transportation | 1 | 43 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 157 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 127 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 2 | 119 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 104 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 53 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 51 |
Pinellas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 119 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 104 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 76 |
| Medley | 1 | 53 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 51 |
| Pinellas Park | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Brewing | Miami | 104 | ||
| iQor US | St. Petersburg | 76 | ||
| B/E Aerospace | Medley | 53 | ||
| NTT America | Boca Raton | 51 | ||
| Transitions Optical | Pinellas Park | 43 |
Leading the list was Miller Brewing at its Miami facility, reporting 104 affected workers. iQor US followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.