Florida Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Florida submitted 19 WARN Act notices in November 2021, putting at risk an estimated 1,365 workers — up substantially from October and down 22% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8 | 455 |
| Education | 2 | 237 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 175 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 125 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 124 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 105 |
| Other | 1 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 49 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 455 workers across 8 notices. Separately, Education reported 237 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 3 | 421 |
| Escambia | 2 | 200 |
| Leon | 1 | 188 |
| Seminole | 1 | 125 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 105 |
Pinellas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 421 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Petersburg | 2 | 224 |
| Pensacola | 2 | 200 |
| Largo | 1 | 197 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 188 |
| Lake Mary | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Eckerd Community Alternatives at its Largo facility, reporting 197 affected workers. University Center Club at Florida State University followed with 188 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.