Florida Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Florida submitted 34 WARN Act notices in April 2024, putting at risk an estimated 753 workers — down from March and up 96% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 22 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 25 | 327 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 167 |
| Retail | 3 | 104 |
| Transportation | 1 | 87 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 59 |
| Education | 2 | 8 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 327 workers across 25 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 2 | 239 |
| Broward | 2 | 146 |
| Highlands | 22 | 114 |
| Collier | 2 | 80 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 76 |
Brevard saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 239 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 | 239 |
| Pompano Beach | 1 | 87 |
| Naples | 2 | 80 |
| Punta Gorda | 1 | 76 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Wyndham Orlando Resort at its Orlando facility, reporting 167 affected workers. United Natural Foods, Inc. (“UNFI”), Transportation Department followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.