Florida Layoffs — July 2011
Employers in Florida posted 17 WARN Act notices in July 2011, affecting an estimated 2,627 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 7% versus July 2010. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 6 | 1,493 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 320 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 278 |
| Construction | 1 | 152 |
| Transportation | 1 | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 67 |
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 59 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,493 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 4 | 853 |
| Brevard | 4 | 578 |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 317 |
| Lake | 1 | 278 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 188 |
Miami-dade bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 853 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 853 |
| Cocoa Beach | 1 | 328 |
| Milton | 1 | 317 |
| Mount Dora | 1 | 278 |
| Estero | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Vila & Son Landscaping at its Miami facility, reporting 641 affected workers. Space Gateway Support followed with 328 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.