Florida Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Florida submitted 10 WARN Act notices in February 2023, putting at risk an estimated 712 workers — down from January and up 65% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 190 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 144 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 130 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 100 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 190 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 2 | 146 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 144 |
| Broward | 1 | 111 |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 100 |
| Volusia | 1 | 80 |
Pinellas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | 1 | 144 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 111 |
| Milton | 1 | 100 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Wix at its Miami Beach facility, reporting 144 affected workers. Sunrun, Inc. & Sunrun Installation Services followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.