Florida Layoffs — March 2009
Employers in Florida recorded 36 WARN Act notices in March 2009, covering approximately 2,915 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and up 15% versus March 2008. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 12 | 1,061 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 441 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 414 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 221 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 157 |
| Government | 2 | 145 |
| Construction | 2 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 105 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,061 workers across 12 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 441 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 3 | 538 |
| Orange | 2 | 534 |
| Broward | 6 | 382 |
| Escambia | 4 | 254 |
| Pinellas | 3 | 190 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 538 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 3 | 538 |
| Ocoee | 1 | 441 |
| Pensacola | 4 | 254 |
| Miramar | 1 | 163 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 159 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was HMS Host Corporation Plazas On Florida Turnpike at its Ocoee facility, reporting 441 affected workers. Macy's (Headquarters) followed with 375 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.