Florida Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in Florida filed 9 WARN Act notices in July 2017, impacting roughly 881 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 57% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 212 |
| Retail | 2 | 212 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 198 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 154 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 105 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 212 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 212 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 1 | 197 |
| Alachua | 1 | 125 |
| Duval | 2 | 120 |
| Brevard | 1 | 119 |
| Taylor | 1 | 101 |
Hillsborough was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 197 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 1 | 197 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 125 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 120 |
| Orlando | 1 | 119 |
| Perry | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hsbc | Brandon | 197 | ||
| Fluor Federal Solutions LLC Gainesville Job Corps Center | Gainesville | 125 | ||
| Gander Mountain | Orlando | 119 | ||
| YP (Yellow Pages) | Jacksonville | 105 | ||
| S-L Snacks FL | Perry | 101 | ||
| Kmart Store #07711 | Miami | 93 | ||
| Adolescent TRT Ctr of the Palm Bches | Lake Worth | 73 | ||
| GTO Access Systems | Tallahassee | 53 | ||
| PHH Mortgage Corporation & PHH | Jacksonville | 15 |
The single largest action involved Hsbc at its Brandon facility, reporting 197 affected workers. Fluor Federal Solutions LLC Gainesville Job Corps Center followed with 125 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 Finance & Insurance 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.