Florida Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Florida filed 12 WARN Act notices in April 2021, impacting roughly 2,023 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 83% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 967 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 435 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 251 |
| Transportation | 1 | 138 |
| Retail | 1 | 114 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 28 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 967 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 435 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 3 | 1,188 |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 333 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 165 |
| Broward | 2 | 121 |
| Saint Johns | 1 | 102 |
Duval was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 1,188 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 3 | 1,188 |
| Milton | 1 | 333 |
| Tampa | 2 | 165 |
| Hastings | 1 | 102 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved ABM Industry Groups at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 960 affected workers. DynCorp International followed with 333 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.