Florida Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Florida posted 7 WARN Act notices in December 2023, affecting an estimated 440 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 8% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 267 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 82 |
| Retail | 1 | 53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 32 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 6 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 267 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 2 | 274 |
| Okaloosa | 2 | 77 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 53 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 25 |
| Saint Johns | 1 | 11 |
Seminole was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 274 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 2 | 274 |
| Crestview | 1 | 71 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 53 |
| Miami | 1 | 25 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Sanford International | Sanford | 267 | ||
| Southwire | Crestview | 71 | ||
| vitaCare Prescription Services | Boca Raton | 53 | ||
| Global Benefits Group | Miami | 25 | ||
| Tyson Foods | Jacksonville | 11 | ||
| TBI US Operations | Sanford | 7 | ||
| The Rockhill Group | Hurlburt Field | 6 |
The largest notice was filed by Orlando Sanford International at its Sanford facility, reporting 267 affected workers. Southwire followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.