Florida Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Florida submitted 10 WARN Act notices in February 2013, putting at risk an estimated 1,201 workers — up substantially from January and down 22% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 372 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 319 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 220 |
| Retail | 1 | 206 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 84 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 372 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 319 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 3 | 723 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 222 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 206 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 50 |
Duval absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 723 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 3 | 723 |
| Miami Beach | 4 | 222 |
| Tampa | 1 | 206 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 48 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Homeward Residential at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 370 affected workers. BAE Systems - Southeast Shipyards Mayport followed with 319 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.