Florida Layoffs — August 2008
Employers in Florida filed 19 WARN Act notices in August 2008, impacting roughly 2,054 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 92% versus August 2007. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 5 | 520 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 492 |
| Retail | 3 | 395 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 299 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 148 |
| Government | 1 | 100 |
| Education | 1 | 90 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 10 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 520 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 492 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 4 | 460 |
| Marion | 2 | 363 |
| Palm Beach | 3 | 268 |
| Duval | 2 | 231 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 215 |
Hillsborough absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 460 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 3 | 401 |
| Ocala | 2 | 363 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 231 |
| Panama City | 1 | 209 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 173 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved MASCO Builder Cabinet Group at its Ocala facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Bay County Jail & Annex followed with 209 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.