Florida Layoffs — September 2002
Employers in Florida reported 9 WARN Act notices in September 2002, displacing an estimated 734 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 77% versus September 2001. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 6 | 469 |
| Transportation | 1 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 48 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 469 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 262 |
| Palm Beach | 2 | 163 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 149 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 70 |
| Highlands | 1 | 48 |
Brevard felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 262 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 263 |
| Miami | 1 | 149 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 96 |
| Tampa | 1 | 70 |
| Mangonia Park | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Freightways | Orlando | 150 | ||
| Supra Telecommunications & Information | Miami | 149 | ||
| Ticketmaster | Orlando | 112 | ||
| National internet Travel Agency | Boca Raton | 96 | ||
| St. Petersburg Times | Tampa | 70 | ||
| Solectron C-Mac Microcircuits | Mangonia Park | 67 | ||
| Twyford International | Sebring | 48 | ||
| RateWatch | Pensacola | 41 | ||
| MVM US SERVICES, INC. 5925 Avenida Vista | Orlando | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Consolidated Freightways at its Orlando facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Supra Telecommunications & Information followed with 149 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.