Florida Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Florida posted 22 WARN Act notices in February 2009, affecting an estimated 2,711 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 295% versus February 2008. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 11 | 1,126 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 954 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 227 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 159 |
| Transportation | 1 | 125 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 118 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,126 workers across 11 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 954 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 6 | 768 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 418 |
| Escambia | 2 | 308 |
| Indian River | 1 | 289 |
| Brevard | 2 | 237 |
Broward was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 768 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 418 |
| Vero Beach | 1 | 289 |
| Cantonment | 1 | 243 |
| Coral Springs | 2 | 237 |
| Orlando | 2 | 237 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by TEVA Pharmaceuticals at its Miami facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Piper Aircraft followed with 289 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.