Florida Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Florida reported 27 WARN Act notices in February 2022, displacing an estimated 432 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 76% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 23 | 340 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 58 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 34 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 340 workers across 23 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucie | 2 | 106 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 70 |
| Polk | 1 | 58 |
| Brevard | 2 | 26 |
| Leon | 3 | 22 |
Saint Lucie bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 2 | 106 |
| Tampa | 3 | 70 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 58 |
| Tallahassee | 3 | 22 |
| Orlando | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from MAXIMUS, Inc. - WARN CANCELLED Florida Healthy Kids Project2743 Peters Rd, Bay 33-34 at its Fort Pierce facility, reporting 96 affected workers. Peloton Interactive followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.