Florida Layoffs — July 2008
Employers in Florida posted 23 WARN Act notices in July 2008, affecting an estimated 2,913 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 978 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, 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 bore the heaviest burden, 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 largest notice was filed by InDyne at its Kennedy Space Center facility, reporting 427 affected workers. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide followed with 320 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.