Florida Layoffs — July 2008
Employers in Florida filed 23 WARN Act notices in July 2008, impacting roughly 2,913 workers — representing a pullback from June and up 148% versus July 2007. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 978 |
| Transportation | 6 | 486 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 403 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 368 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 320 |
| Education | 3 | 229 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 100 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 25 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 978 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 486 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 7 | 1,268 |
| Broward | 3 | 591 |
| Marion | 1 | 233 |
| Seminole | 1 | 175 |
| Escambia | 1 | 135 |
Brevard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 1,268 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 3 | 591 |
| Kennedy Space Center | 1 | 427 |
| Cape Canaveral | 2 | 320 |
| Orlando | 3 | 273 |
| Merritt Island | 1 | 248 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved InDyne at its Kennedy Space Center facility, reporting 427 affected workers. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide followed with 320 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.