Florida Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Florida reported 185 WARN Act notices in April 2020, displacing an estimated 11,794 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 1003% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 29 | 3,560 |
| Real Estate | 30 | 1,846 |
| Transportation | 17 | 1,629 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 13 | 960 |
| Retail | 39 | 886 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 832 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 732 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 534 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 3,560 workers across 29 notices. Notably, Real Estate reported 1,846 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 38 | 3,093 |
| Broward | 19 | 1,933 |
| Brevard | 19 | 1,500 |
| Saint Johns | 7 | 949 |
| Hillsborough | 19 | 896 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 3,093 workers across 38 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 33 | 2,576 |
| Orlando | 22 | 1,453 |
| Tampa | 18 | 885 |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | 4 | 852 |
| Jacksonville | 13 | 616 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Ponte Vedra Inn & Club at its Ponte Vedra Beach facility, reporting 573 affected workers. Ppi followed with 521 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.