Florida Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Florida posted 74 WARN Act notices in July 2020, affecting an estimated 10,738 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and up 823% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 29 | 5,867 |
| Transportation | 17 | 2,717 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 763 |
| Retail | 10 | 485 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 303 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 289 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 146 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 82 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 5,867 workers across 29 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 2,717 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 22 | 4,957 |
| Broward | 11 | 2,027 |
| Miami-dade | 13 | 1,214 |
| Orange | 2 | 878 |
| Hillsborough | 4 | 480 |
Brevard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 4,957 workers across 22 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 22 | 5,594 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4 | 1,724 |
| Miami | 8 | 646 |
| Miami Beach | 4 | 566 |
| Tampa | 4 | 480 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Rosen Hotels & Resorts at its Orlando facility, reporting 1,948 affected workers. Spirit Airlines, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport followed with 946 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.