Florida Layoffs — August 2006
Employers in Florida recorded 7 WARN Act notices in August 2006, covering approximately 738 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 59% versus August 2005. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 267 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 200 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 173 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 98 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 267 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Arts & Entertainment reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 3 | 234 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 200 |
| Manatee | 1 | 117 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 96 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 91 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 234 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island | 1 | 200 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 117 |
| Dania | 1 | 98 |
| Miami | 1 | 96 |
| Tampa | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Royale | Treasure Island | 200 | ||
| Gear Pump Division of Parker Hannifin | Sarasota | 117 | ||
| Entertainment Resource | Dania | 98 | ||
| Sunshine Kitchens | Miami | 96 | ||
| Regulus Group LLC's Tampa Facility | Tampa | 91 | ||
| Washington Mutual | Plantation | 82 | ||
| Sun Graphic/Rycoline | Pompano | 54 |
Leading the list was Casino Royale at its Treasure Island facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Gear Pump Division of Parker Hannifin followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.