Florida Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Florida reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2021, displacing an estimated 847 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 52% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 292 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 277 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 206 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 72 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 292 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 277 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua | 1 | 277 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 206 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 174 |
| Duval | 1 | 118 |
| Clay | 1 | 72 |
Alachua bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 1 | 277 |
| Saint Petersburg | 1 | 206 |
| Miami | 1 | 174 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 118 |
| Orange Park | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips North America | Gainesville | 277 | ||
| Franklin Templeton | Saint Petersburg | 206 | ||
| Vista Building Maintenance Services | Miami | 174 | ||
| VSE Corporation Federal and Defense Services Division | Jacksonville | 118 | ||
| Sodexo | Orange Park | 72 |
The most significant filing came from Philips North America at its Gainesville facility, reporting 277 affected workers. Franklin Templeton followed with 206 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.