Florida Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Florida filed 7 WARN Act notices in September 2009, impacting roughly 285 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 78% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 41 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 74 |
| Retail | 1 | 43 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 28 |
| Construction | 1 | 4 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 136 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 1 | 136 |
| Broward | 1 | 59 |
| Manatee | 1 | 43 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 21 |
| Duval | 2 | 19 |
Brevard felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 136 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 1 | 136 |
| Pompano Beach | 1 | 59 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 43 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 21 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 19 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Research | Orlando | 136 | ||
| Rexam Beauty & Closures | Pompano Beach | 59 | ||
| Dillard's | Bradenton | 43 | ||
| Verizon Business | St. Petersburg | 21 | ||
| Millenium Specialty Chemicals | Jacksonville | 15 | ||
| MDI Achieve | Tampa | 7 | ||
| CROSSMARK Home Improvement Services | Jacksonville | 4 |
The single largest action involved Morgan Research at its Orlando facility, reporting 136 affected workers. Rexam Beauty & Closures followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.