Florida Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Florida filed 17 WARN Act notices in April 2009, impacting roughly 2,841 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 63% versus April 2008. The average filing covered 167 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1,378 |
| Transportation | 1 | 660 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 265 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 176 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 115 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 60 |
| Retail | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,378 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 660 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 3 | 1,004 |
| Duval | 1 | 660 |
| Washington | 1 | 345 |
| Broward | 2 | 207 |
| Polk | 2 | 164 |
Hillsborough was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 1,004 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plant City | 1 | 720 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 660 |
| Chipley | 1 | 345 |
| Tampa | 1 | 265 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 176 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Smithfield Packing at its Plant City facility, reporting 720 affected workers. First Student followed with 660 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.