Florida Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Florida recorded 51 WARN Act notices in May 2020, covering approximately 12,706 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and up 877% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 249 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 5,389 |
| Accommodation & Food | 26 | 4,403 |
| Transportation | 7 | 1,816 |
| Real Estate | 7 | 497 |
| Retail | 2 | 400 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 130 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 4 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 5,389 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 4,403 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 8 | 6,649 |
| Miami-dade | 9 | 1,738 |
| Miami-Dade | 4 | 1,071 |
| Broward | 7 | 989 |
| Pinellas | 4 | 904 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 6,649 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 9 | 6,797 |
| Doral | 3 | 974 |
| Miami Beach | 3 | 942 |
| Miami | 6 | 796 |
| Miramar | 2 | 553 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Universal City Development Partners at its Orlando facility, reporting 5,389 affected workers. Loews Miami Beach Hotel followed with 723 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Arts & Entertainment 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.