Florida Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Florida filed 6 WARN Act notices in August 2014, impacting roughly 530 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 55% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 150 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 115 |
| Retail | 1 | 112 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 99 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 54 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector led the way in workforce reductions with 150 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 2 | 262 |
| Brevard | 2 | 159 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 99 |
| Pasco | 1 | 10 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 262 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dania Beach | 1 | 150 |
| Oakland Park | 1 | 112 |
| Orlando | 1 | 105 |
| Tampa | 1 | 99 |
| Cape Canaveral | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dania Entertainment Center | Dania Beach | 150 | ||
| Kmart Store #4243 | Oakland Park | 112 | ||
| SunTrust Fraud Group | Orlando | 105 | ||
| One Call Care Management | Tampa | 99 | ||
| The Bionetics | Cape Canaveral | 54 | ||
| Springleaf Finance Mortgage Servicing Operations | Wesley Chapel | 10 |
The single largest action involved Dania Entertainment Center at its Dania Beach facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Kmart Store #4243 followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment 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.