Florida Layoffs — October 2023
Employers in Florida reported 11 WARN Act notices in October 2023, displacing an estimated 279 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 87% versus October 2022. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 42 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 23 |
| Government | 3 | 18 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 3 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 127 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1 | 126 |
| Pinellas | 2 | 71 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 42 |
| Duval | 2 | 13 |
| Seminole | 1 | 12 |
Palm Beach felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 1 | 126 |
| Largo | 1 | 66 |
| Doral | 1 | 42 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 13 |
| Sanford | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from vitaCare Prescription Services at its Boca Raton facility, reporting 126 affected workers. Formulated Solutions followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.