Florida Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Florida submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2024, putting at risk an estimated 176 workers — down from September and down 37% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 113 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
The Other sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 113 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 57 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam | 1 | 113 |
| Palm Beach | 2 | 57 |
| Polk | 1 | 6 |
Putnam bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Palatka | 1 | 113 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 1 | 50 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 7 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP Holdings Colorado | Palatka | 113 | ||
| AmeriHealth Caritas | Palm Beach Gardens | 50 | ||
| CHG Healthcare Services | Boca Raton | 7 | ||
| Stryker Employment | Lakeland | 6 |
Topping the list was DP Holdings Colorado at its Palatka facility, reporting 113 affected workers. AmeriHealth Caritas followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Other 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.