Florida Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Florida posted 6 WARN Act notices in June 2014, affecting an estimated 471 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 68% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 263 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 79 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 263 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 79 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 2 | 235 |
| Marion | 1 | 79 |
| Duval | 1 | 63 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 56 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 38 |
Broward was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miramar | 1 | 225 |
| Ocala | 1 | 79 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 63 |
| White Springs | 1 | 56 |
| Miami | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ventures | Miramar | 225 | ||
| Sitel | Ocala | 79 | ||
| Poma Glass & Specialty Windows | Jacksonville | 63 | ||
| White SPGS Agricultural Chemicals | White Springs | 56 | ||
| 1Sale | Miami | 38 | ||
| Doubletree Deerfield Beach Hotel | Deerfield Beach | 10 |
The largest notice was filed by Red Ventures at its Miramar facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Sitel followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.