Florida Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Florida reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2022, displacing an estimated 352 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 81% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 93 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 90 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 20 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 149 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 93 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 1 | 149 |
| Saint Johns | 1 | 90 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 85 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 20 |
| Polk | 1 | 8 |
Miami-dade absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 149 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 90 |
| Medley | 1 | 85 |
| Tampa | 1 | 20 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Miami | 149 | ||
| First Coast Security Services | Jacksonville | 90 | ||
| Anthem South | Medley | 85 | ||
| Shriners Healthcare for Children Florida | Tampa | 20 | ||
| Stryker Employment | Lakeland | 8 |
The most significant filing came from Healthcare at its Miami facility, reporting 149 affected workers. First Coast Security Services followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.