Florida Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Florida reported 18 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 1,881 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 78% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 581 |
| Transportation | 3 | 294 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 213 |
| Retail | 2 | 175 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 161 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 160 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 148 |
| Government | 1 | 69 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 581 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 294 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 5 | 645 |
| Duval | 2 | 203 |
| Saint Lucie | 1 | 161 |
| Lake | 1 | 160 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 142 |
Hillsborough saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 645 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 3 | 575 |
| Port St. Lucie | 1 | 161 |
| Eustis | 1 | 160 |
| Miami Springs | 1 | 142 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 132 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Altadis USA at its Tampa facility, reporting 492 affected workers. Holiday Village of Sandpiper followed with 161 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.