Florida Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Florida posted 7 WARN Act notices in February 2021, affecting an estimated 1,787 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 2% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 255 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 1,336 |
| Education | 1 | 182 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 169 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 100 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,336 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Education reported 182 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 2 | 1,127 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 182 |
| Martin | 1 | 169 |
| Broward | 1 | 154 |
| Manatee | 1 | 100 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 1,127 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 1,127 |
| North Miami | 1 | 182 |
| Stuart | 1 | 169 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 154 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by American Airlines, Inc. Miami International Airport at its Miami facility, reporting 1,068 affected workers. Johnson & Wales University North Miami Campus followed with 182 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.