Florida Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Florida recorded 6 WARN Act notices in August 2021, covering approximately 1,889 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 85% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 315 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,342 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 263 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,342 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 284 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 2 | 1,342 |
| Escambia | 1 | 202 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 150 |
| Okaloosa | 1 | 134 |
| Osceola | 1 | 61 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 1,342 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 2 | 1,342 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 202 |
| Miami | 1 | 150 |
| Shalimar | 1 | 134 |
| Kissimmee | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mednax Services | Sunrise | 671 | ||
| Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., formerly MEDNAX | Sunrise | 671 | ||
| Hitachi Cable America | Pensacola | 202 | ||
| Eclipse Advantage | Miami | 150 | ||
| Colsa | Shalimar | 134 | ||
| Symbol Mattress of Florida | Kissimmee | 61 |
Leading the list was Mednax Services at its Sunrise facility, reporting 671 affected workers. Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., formerly MEDNAX followed with 671 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.