Florida Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Florida recorded 15 WARN Act notices in May 2011, covering approximately 3,063 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and up 5% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 204 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 2,174 |
| Retail | 5 | 440 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 186 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 153 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 92 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 18 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,174 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 440 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 2,114 |
| Broward | 4 | 437 |
| Okaloosa | 1 | 158 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 92 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 88 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 2,114 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Titusville | 1 | 1,942 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 3 | 316 |
| Eglin Air Force Base | 1 | 158 |
| Sunrise | 1 | 121 |
| Orlando | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was United Space Alliance at its Titusville facility, reporting 1,942 affected workers. HearUSA followed with 163 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.