Florida Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Florida recorded 9 WARN Act notices in March 2013, covering approximately 1,152 workers — marking a decline from February and up 2% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 295 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 186 |
| Retail | 1 | 125 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 8 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 538 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 295 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 | 306 |
| Escambia | 1 | 232 |
| Palm Beach | 2 | 221 |
| Brevard | 1 | 205 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 90 |
Orange was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 306 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Buena Vista | 1 | 306 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 232 |
| Merritt Island | 1 | 205 |
| West Palm Beach | 1 | 125 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was ARAMARK - Walt Disney World at its Lake Buena Vista facility, reporting 306 affected workers. Publishers Circulation Fulfillment followed with 232 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.