Florida Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Florida reported 20 WARN Act notices in April 2017, displacing an estimated 710 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 9% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 11 | 223 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 137 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 119 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 112 |
| Transportation | 1 | 58 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 31 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 9 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 223 workers across 11 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 137 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua | 2 | 156 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 153 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 121 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 120 |
| Polk | 1 | 58 |
Alachua was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 156 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 2 | 156 |
| Miami | 3 | 144 |
| Tampa | 1 | 119 |
| North St. Petersburg | 1 | 112 |
| Davenport | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Fluor Federal Solutions at its Gainesville facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Morrison Healthcare followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.