Florida Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Florida reported 9 WARN Act notices in May 2014, displacing an estimated 977 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 50% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 304 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 243 |
| Other | 1 | 165 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 77 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 56 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 304 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 243 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 1 | 243 |
| Manatee | 1 | 220 |
| Lee | 1 | 165 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 158 |
| Brevard | 2 | 138 |
Miami-dade saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 243 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 243 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 220 |
| Bonita Springs | 1 | 165 |
| Tampa | 2 | 158 |
| Orlando | 2 | 138 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Metropolitan Hospital of Miami at its Miami facility, reporting 243 affected workers. Scarborough Research followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.