Florida Layoffs — December 2015
Employers in Florida submitted 6 WARN Act notices in December 2015, putting at risk an estimated 453 workers — down from November and down 38% versus December 2014. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 162 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 124 |
| Transportation | 1 | 80 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 62 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 25 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 162 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 162 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 124 |
| Brevard | 1 | 80 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 62 |
| Broward | 1 | 13 |
Miami-Dade absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 162 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables | 1 | 162 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 124 |
| Orlando | 1 | 80 |
| Miami | 1 | 62 |
| Plantation | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Medical | Coral Gables | 162 | ||
| American Express | St. Petersburg | 124 | ||
| MV Transportation | Orlando | 80 | ||
| PCH Communications | Miami | 62 | ||
| Frederick J. Hanna & | Plantation | 13 | ||
| VIP Petcare | Longwood | 12 |
Topping the list was Preferred Medical at its Coral Gables facility, reporting 162 affected workers. American Express followed with 124 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.