Florida Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Florida posted 15 WARN Act notices in May 2019, affecting an estimated 1,300 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 37% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 407 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 259 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 249 |
| Government | 2 | 155 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 150 |
| Retail | 1 | 80 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 407 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 259 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 5 | 608 |
| Hillsborough | 4 | 445 |
| Bay | 1 | 95 |
| Brevard | 3 | 85 |
| Lee | 1 | 56 |
Miami-dade felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 608 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 510 |
| Tampa | 4 | 445 |
| Opa Locka | 1 | 98 |
| Panama City | 1 | 95 |
| Merritt Island | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Iron Bow Technologies at its Tampa facility, reporting 178 affected workers. Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.