Florida Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Florida filed 16 WARN Act notices in November 2019, impacting roughly 1,167 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 21% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 261 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 245 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 193 |
| Retail | 3 | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 102 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 60 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 7 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 261 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 245 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 4 | 292 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 245 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 202 |
| Broward | 3 | 182 |
| Palm Beach | 2 | 127 |
Miami-dade absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 292 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 292 |
| Tampa | 1 | 245 |
| St. Petersburg | 2 | 202 |
| Boca Raton | 2 | 127 |
| Hollywood | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Concentrix at its Tampa facility, reporting 245 affected workers. Vista Building Manitenance Services followed with 161 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.