Florida Layoffs — September 2008
Employers in Florida submitted 15 WARN Act notices in September 2008, putting at risk an estimated 1,324 workers — down from August and up 66% versus September 2007. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 494 |
| Retail | 3 | 372 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 264 |
| Government | 2 | 87 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 67 |
| Construction | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 494 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Retail reported 372 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 3 | 507 |
| Seminole | 1 | 168 |
| Brevard | 2 | 133 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 115 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 90 |
Hillsborough was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 507 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 2 | 362 |
| Sanford | 1 | 168 |
| Plant City | 1 | 145 |
| Miami Lakes | 1 | 115 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear | Tampa | 236 | ||
| Bill Heard Chevrolet | Sanford | 168 | ||
| Bill Heard Chevrolet | Plant City | 145 | ||
| NuAir Manufacturing | Tampa | 126 | ||
| Bank United | Miami Lakes | 115 | ||
| WaMu | Boca Raton | 90 | ||
| Bulova Technologies | Melbourne | 67 | ||
| Elsevier | Orlando | 66 | ||
| Hunter Douglas Window Decor | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | ||
| StoreLink Retail Group | Miami | 59 | ||
| G&K; Services | Lakeland | 59 | ||
| Wachovia | Jacksonville | 59 | ||
| Cemex | Brooksville | 40 | ||
| CDG Management | Tallahassee | 28 | ||
| First Data | Daytona Beach | 1 |
Topping the list was Lear at its Tampa facility, reporting 236 affected workers. Bill Heard Chevrolet followed with 168 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.