Florida Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Florida posted 9 WARN Act notices in April 2016, affecting an estimated 779 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 21% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 284 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 201 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 84 |
| Education | 1 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 70 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 284 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 201 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 2 | 203 |
| Brevard | 2 | 164 |
| Broward | 1 | 112 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 92 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 89 |
Pinellas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 203 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North St. Petersburg | 1 | 192 |
| Orlando | 2 | 164 |
| Dania | 1 | 112 |
| Doral | 1 | 92 |
| Miami Beach | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Jeremiah's Intl. Trading Co., Inc., DBA America's Auction Network at its North St. Petersburg facility, reporting 192 affected workers. Cohen Dania Beach Hotel followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.