Florida Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Florida filed 34 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 753 workers — representing a pullback 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 327 workers across 25 notices. In a parallel development, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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
The single largest action involved Wyndham Orlando Resort at its Orlando facility, reporting 167 affected workers. United Natural Foods, Inc. (“UNFI”), Transportation Department followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.