Florida Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Florida recorded 7 WARN Act notices in March 2010, covering approximately 1,118 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 62% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 573 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 320 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 115 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 87 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 23 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 573 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 2 | 573 |
| Broward | 1 | 191 |
| Manatee | 1 | 129 |
| Duval | 1 | 115 |
| Brevard | 1 | 87 |
Miami-dade saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 573 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 573 |
| Tamarac | 1 | 191 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 129 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 115 |
| Orlando | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Health System | Miami | 548 | ||
| UnitedHealth Group | Tamarac | 191 | ||
| GunnAllen Holdings | Sarasota | 129 | ||
| Gate Concrete Products | Jacksonville | 115 | ||
| Sky Chefs, Inc., Customer Service Center | Orlando | 87 | ||
| Jackson Health System | Miami | 25 | ||
| Wackenhut Services | Clearwater | 23 |
Leading the list was Jackson Health System at its Miami facility, reporting 548 affected workers. UnitedHealth Group followed with 191 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 Healthcare 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.