Florida Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Florida recorded 22 WARN Act notices in February 2009, covering approximately 2,711 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,126 workers across 11 notices. At the same time, 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 bore the heaviest burden, 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
Leading the list was TEVA Pharmaceuticals at its Miami facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Piper Aircraft followed with 289 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.