Florida Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Florida reported 41 WARN Act notices in October 2020, displacing an estimated 13,809 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and up 2353% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 337 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 6 | 11,393 |
| Accommodation & Food | 28 | 1,895 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 368 |
| Government | 1 | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 54 |
| Transportation | 1 | 9 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector topped the list of affected industries with 11,393 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 1,895 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 4 | 10,997 |
| Brevard | 9 | 1,225 |
| Osceola | 4 | 380 |
| Miami-dade | 11 | 377 |
| Broward | 1 | 269 |
Orange felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 10,997 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Buena Vista | 2 | 10,975 |
| Orlando | 11 | 1,247 |
| Kissimmee | 4 | 420 |
| Miami | 10 | 373 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 269 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. Walt Disney World at its Lake Buena Vista facility, reporting 10,903 affected workers. Centerplate followed with 471 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.