Florida Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Florida recorded 4 WARN Act notices in December 2017, covering approximately 513 workers — marking a decline from November and down 65% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 249 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 202 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 62 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 249 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Professional Services reported 202 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Leon | 1 | 249 |
| Brevard | 2 | 202 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 62 |
Leon bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 249 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | 1 | 249 |
| Kennedy Space Center | 2 | 202 |
| Tampa | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Preservation | Tallahassee | 249 | ||
| Vencore/NASA | Kennedy Space Center | 198 | ||
| Jackson National Life | Tampa | 62 | ||
| Vencore | Kennedy Space Center | 4 |
Leading the list was Family Preservation at its Tallahassee facility, reporting 249 affected workers. Vencore/NASA followed with 198 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.