The Florida manufacturing sector is facing another significant blow as Resilience Government Services, Inc., a biomanufacturing company, has announced plans for a mass layoff. This adds to a growing list of companies in the state reducing their workforce in recent months, following similar announcements by Dart Industries, Kimball Electronics, Nidec Motor Corporation, Stryker Sustainability Systems, and Anchor Glass Container Corporation.
Details of the Layoff
In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter dated December 5, 2024, Resilience Government Services informed the Florida Department of Commerce of its intent to carry out a mass layoff at its facility located at 13200 NW Nano Court in Alachua, Florida.
Key details of the layoff include:
- Timeline: Layoffs will begin on February 3, 2025, and are expected to conclude by June 1, 2025.
- Affected Employees: A total of 105 employees will lose their jobs.
- Remaining Workforce: Approximately 27 employees will stay on until May 31, 2025.
- Facility Status: The entire facility will not close, but the exact impact on operations remains unclear.
- Employee Rights: There are no bumping rights for affected employees, and they are not represented by a union.