Florida Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Florida filed 8 WARN Act notices in August 2017, impacting roughly 754 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 92% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 388 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 166 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 87 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 6 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 388 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 166 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 443 |
| Polk | 1 | 166 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 87 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 55 |
| Duval | 1 | 3 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 443 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center | 3 | 443 |
| Auburndale | 1 | 166 |
| Miami | 1 | 87 |
| Plant City | 1 | 52 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Technology | Kennedy Space Center | 388 | ||
| Enduris Extrusions | Auburndale | 166 | ||
| Resources for Human Development | Miami | 87 | ||
| Vencore | Kennedy Space Center | 53 | ||
| Southeast Milk | Plant City | 52 | ||
| PHH Mortgage | Jacksonville | 3 | ||
| Hsbc | Brandon | 3 | ||
| Vencore | Kennedy Space Center | 2 |
The single largest action involved Abacus Technology at its Kennedy Space Center facility, reporting 388 affected workers. Enduris Extrusions followed with 166 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.