Florida Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in Florida filed 525 WARN Act notices in March 2020, impacting roughly 90,191 workers — representing a notable rise over February and up 8069% versus March 2019. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 328 | 68,996 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 16 | 8,943 |
| Healthcare | 42 | 2,763 |
| Transportation | 15 | 1,826 |
| Construction | 7 | 1,403 |
| Information & Technology | 12 | 1,372 |
| Retail | 27 | 1,291 |
| Real Estate | 23 | 1,162 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 68,996 workers across 328 notices. In a parallel development, Arts & Entertainment reported 8,943 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 42 | 19,021 |
| Brevard | 82 | 13,379 |
| Miami-dade | 94 | 12,909 |
| Orange | 24 | 11,912 |
| Broward | 60 | 5,555 |
Hillsborough felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 19,021 workers across 42 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 38 | 18,936 |
| Orlando | 72 | 12,650 |
| Lake Buena Vista | 12 | 11,341 |
| Miami | 58 | 7,043 |
| Miami Beach | 31 | 5,223 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved OS Restaurant Services, LLC Outback at its Tampa facility, reporting 7,293 affected workers. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S followed with 6,882 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.