Florida Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Florida filed 88 WARN Act notices in August 2020, impacting roughly 12,987 workers — representing a notable rise over July and up 1318% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 52 | 8,671 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 2,609 |
| Transportation | 6 | 634 |
| Retail | 14 | 583 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 251 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 164 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 50 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 22 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 8,671 workers across 52 notices. In a parallel development, Arts & Entertainment reported 2,609 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 29 | 5,864 |
| Broward | 9 | 2,667 |
| Miami-dade | 13 | 1,670 |
| Orange | 5 | 586 |
| Hillsborough | 7 | 455 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 5,864 workers across 29 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 32 | 6,308 |
| Hollywood | 2 | 1,830 |
| Miami | 7 | 1,172 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4 | 703 |
| Tampa | 7 | 455 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood at its Hollywood facility, reporting 1,527 affected workers. HMSHost Orlando International Airport followed with 782 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.