Florida Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Florida posted 6 WARN Act notices in May 2022, affecting an estimated 597 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 13% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 301 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 133 |
| Education | 1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 301 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia | 1 | 166 |
| Polk | 2 | 163 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 135 |
| Broward | 2 | 133 |
Volusia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 166 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Deltona | 1 | 166 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 163 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 135 |
| Lauderhill | 1 | 91 |
| Hollywood | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by ABM/GCA Education Services, Inc. Volusia County Public Schools at its Deltona facility, reporting 166 affected workers. The Colony Palm Beach followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.