Florida Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Florida logged 22 WARN Act notices in February 2009, involving roughly 2,711 workers — falling below 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 dominated layoff filings with 1,126 workers across 11 notices. Meanwhile, 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 biggest impact was at TEVA Pharmaceuticals at its Miami facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Piper Aircraft followed with 289 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.