Florida Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Florida reported 13 WARN Act notices in February 2016, displacing an estimated 1,450 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 2% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 720 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 199 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 185 |
| Retail | 2 | 180 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 93 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 55 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 18 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 720 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 199 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 1 | 288 |
| Brevard | 3 | 275 |
| Orange | 2 | 269 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 218 |
| Duval | 2 | 156 |
Lee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 288 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 1 | 288 |
| Miami Beach | 1 | 218 |
| Lake Buena Vista | 1 | 214 |
| Patrick Air Force Base | 2 | 165 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 156 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Aramark Florida Gulf Coast University at its Fort Myers facility, reporting 288 affected workers. Shore Club Hotel followed with 218 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.