Florida Layoffs — January 2000
Employers in Florida recorded 11 WARN Act notices in January 2000, covering approximately 1,844 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 19% versus January 1999. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 516 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 400 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 320 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 305 |
| Transportation | 1 | 160 |
| Retail | 1 | 143 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 516 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 400 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 543 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 521 |
| Nassau | 1 | 284 |
| Duval | 2 | 180 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 128 |
Brevard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 543 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 3 | 521 |
| Cocoa Beach | 1 | 400 |
| Yulee | 1 | 284 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 180 |
| Orlando | 1 | 143 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences Raytheon / CSR | Cocoa Beach | 400 | ||
| Charter BHS of Tampa Bay | Tampa | 305 | ||
| S&G Packaging | Yulee | 284 | ||
| Roberds Tampa Distribution Center | Tampa | 160 | ||
| Toys 'R' Us | Orlando | 143 | ||
| Vishay Sprague Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | 128 | ||
| Dana Corporation/Pacer Industries | Pensacola | 104 | ||
| Bank of America/NationsBank | Jacksonville | 90 | ||
| The Finance | Jacksonville | 90 | ||
| Ford Motor Credit | Coral Springs | 84 | ||
| Ford Motor Credit | Tampa | 56 |
Leading the list was Computer Sciences Raytheon / CSR at its Cocoa Beach facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Charter BHS of Tampa Bay followed with 305 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.