Florida Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Florida posted 8 WARN Act notices in June 2019, affecting an estimated 807 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 55% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 300 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 206 |
| Retail | 1 | 47 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 300 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 254 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 2 | 387 |
| Duval | 2 | 302 |
| Seminole | 2 | 64 |
| Broward | 1 | 47 |
| Brevard | 1 | 7 |
Orange absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 387 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2 | 302 |
| Lake Buena Vista | 1 | 245 |
| Apopka | 1 | 142 |
| Sanford | 1 | 62 |
| Plantation | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance | Jacksonville | 300 | ||
| Bongos Cuban Cafe | Lake Buena Vista | 245 | ||
| Qorvo | Apopka | 142 | ||
| Cooper Standard Automotive | Sanford | 62 | ||
| Commcare Specialty Pharmacy | Plantation | 47 | ||
| Hotelbeds | Orlando | 7 | ||
| Hotelbeds | Altamonte Springs | 2 | ||
| American Technical Ceramics | Jacksonville | 2 |
The largest notice was filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Bongos Cuban Cafe followed with 245 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.