Florida Layoffs — February 2008
Employers in Florida filed 12 WARN Act notices in February 2008, impacting roughly 686 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 65% versus February 2007. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 224 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 156 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 117 |
| Transportation | 1 | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 64 |
| Construction | 1 | 13 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 7 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 224 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 2 | 215 |
| Brevard | 1 | 117 |
| Broward | 1 | 105 |
| Bay | 1 | 87 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 69 |
Hillsborough bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 2 | 215 |
| Orlando | 1 | 117 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 105 |
| Tyndall Air Force Base | 1 | 87 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Saxon Mortgage at its Tampa facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Center for Behavioral Health followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.