Florida Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Florida posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, affecting an estimated 430 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 100% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 143 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 336 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 94 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 336 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Collier | 1 | 293 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 94 |
| Brevard | 1 | 43 |
Collier absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 293 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | 1 | 293 |
| Tampa | 1 | 94 |
| Orlando | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club | Naples | 293 | ||
| Independent Management Business Center | Tampa | 94 | ||
| Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace | Orlando | 43 |
The largest notice was filed by The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club at its Naples facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Independent Management Business Center followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.