Florida Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Florida filed 11 WARN Act notices in August 2011, impacting roughly 998 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 70% versus August 2010. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 333 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 234 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 225 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 206 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 333 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 234 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 300 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 155 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 140 |
| Broward | 1 | 94 |
| Alachua | 1 | 88 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 161 |
| Boynton Beach | 1 | 155 |
| Miami | 2 | 140 |
| Titusville | 1 | 139 |
| Miramar | 1 | 94 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Funding | Boynton Beach | 155 | ||
| United Space Alliance | Titusville | 139 | ||
| Spectrum Brands | Miramar | 94 | ||
| Kmart Store #4390 | Orlando | 91 | ||
| Doctor Diabetic Supply | Miami | 88 | ||
| Albertson's Store #4314 | Gainesville | 88 | ||
| Albertson's Store #4326 | Tampa | 78 | ||
| Albertson's Store #4373 | Mount Dora | 76 | ||
| Federal Trust Bank | Orlando | 70 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Tyndall Air Force Base | 67 | ||
| Boston Scientific | Miami | 52 |
The single largest action involved Settlement Funding at its Boynton Beach facility, reporting 155 affected workers. United Space Alliance followed with 139 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.