Florida Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Florida filed 10 WARN Act notices in February 2023, impacting roughly 712 workers — representing a pullback 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 190 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, 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 bore the heaviest burden, 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
The single largest action involved Wix at its Miami Beach facility, reporting 144 affected workers. Sunrun, Inc. & Sunrun Installation Services followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.