Florida Layoffs — May 2000
Employers in Florida reported 11 WARN Act notices in May 2000, displacing an estimated 1,244 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and up 20% versus May 1999. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 360 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 336 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 257 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 250 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 41 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector topped the list of affected industries with 360 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 336 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 404 |
| Polk | 2 | 220 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 194 |
| Marion | 1 | 132 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 104 |
Brevard saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 404 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 404 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 220 |
| Miami | 1 | 194 |
| Ocala | 1 | 132 |
| North Palm Beach | 1 | 104 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International | Orlando | 250 | ||
| Metropolitan Mortgage | Miami | 194 | ||
| Honeywell | Ocala | 132 | ||
| On Stage Theaters | Orlando | 132 | ||
| Florida Tile Industries | Lakeland | 125 | ||
| Contessa International Cruise Line | North Palm Beach | 104 | ||
| On Stage Theaters | Kissimmee | 102 | ||
| GE Financial Assurance | Lakeland | 95 | ||
| GE Financial Assurance | Tampa | 47 | ||
| BETA - Broward Employment & Training Adm | Hollywood | 41 | ||
| On Stage Theaters | Orlando | 22 |
The most significant filing came from Marriott International at its Orlando facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Metropolitan Mortgage followed with 194 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Arts & Entertainment 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.