Florida Layoffs — July 2011
Employers in Florida recorded 17 WARN Act notices in July 2011, covering approximately 2,627 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,493 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.