Florida Layoffs — November 2004
Employers in Florida filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2004, impacting roughly 307 workers — representing a pullback from October and down 86% versus November 2003. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 166 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 166 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 89 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 4 | 307 |
Broward bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 307 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miramar | 1 | 109 |
| Coral Springs | 1 | 89 |
| Pompano Beach | 1 | 57 |
| Sunrise | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPX Corporation - Advanced Test Products | Miramar | 109 | ||
| Consumer Research Services | Coral Springs | 89 | ||
| Sunset South Thermographers | Pompano Beach | 57 | ||
| Colonial BancGroup | Sunrise | 52 |
The single largest action involved SPX Corporation - Advanced Test Products at its Miramar facility, reporting 109 affected workers. Consumer Research Services followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.