Central Florida warehouse closure to result in over 200 layoffs

The Florida Department of Commerce filed a WARN notice regarding the upcoming closure of the DHL facility located in Lakeland.A WARN Act, also known as a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, ensures employees receive enough notice before mass layoffs.In this case, the warehouse facility is expected to begin layoffs in April before its official closure in December.According to the WARN notice, the site will close in phases, affecting all employees. There are 14 administrative positions, 23 leadership positions and 166 laborer positions, the notice said.According to the notice, most employees will be impacted by the closure between the months of April and July, “when the work volume is significantly reduced.”WESH 2 has reached out to DHL for comment.

LAKELAND, Fla. —

The Florida Department of Commerce filed a WARN notice regarding the upcoming closure of the DHL facility located in Lakeland.

A WARN Act, also known as a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, ensures employees receive enough notice before mass layoffs.

In this case, the warehouse facility is expected to begin layoffs in April before its official closure in December.

According to the WARN notice, the site will close in phases, affecting all employees.

There are 14 administrative positions, 23 leadership positions and 166 laborer positions, the notice said.

According to the notice, most employees will be impacted by the closure between the months of April and July, “when the work volume is significantly reduced.”

WESH 2 has reached out to DHL for comment.