Florida Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Florida filed 11 WARN Act notices in March 2018, impacting roughly 1,885 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 29% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 724 |
| Transportation | 2 | 378 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 212 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 167 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 124 |
| Government | 1 | 99 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 88 |
| Retail | 1 | 76 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 724 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 378 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 1 | 724 |
| Miami-Dade | 2 | 291 |
| Leon | 1 | 194 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 183 |
| Brevard | 1 | 99 |
Pinellas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 724 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oldsmar | 1 | 724 |
| Coral Gables | 2 | 291 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 194 |
| Miami | 2 | 183 |
| Orlando | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen | Oldsmar | 724 | ||
| Durham School Services, L.P | 283 | |||
| Conduent Commercial Solutions | Tallahassee | 194 | ||
| XTRA Airways | Coral Gables | 167 | ||
| Iberiabank | Coral Gables | 124 | ||
| AAA Parking | Orlando | 99 | ||
| Shuttle Services M.I.A | Miami | 95 | ||
| H.I. Development Corp. Miami International Airport Concourse E | Miami | 88 | ||
| Kmart Store # 04311 | Brandon | 76 | ||
| Sitel | Ocala | 18 | ||
| Youth and Family Alternatives | Tampa | 17 |
The single largest action involved Nielsen at its Oldsmar facility, reporting 724 affected workers. Durham School Services, L.P followed with 283 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.