Florida Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Florida reported 12 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 1,948 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and up 121% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 498 |
| Retail | 1 | 452 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 319 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 277 |
| Education | 1 | 148 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 131 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 102 |
| Transportation | 1 | 21 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 498 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 452 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 530 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 458 |
| Seminole | 1 | 452 |
| Broward | 2 | 218 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 152 |
Brevard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 530 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 | 458 |
| Altamonte Springs | 1 | 452 |
| Orlando | 2 | 428 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 218 |
| Tampa | 2 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Safeway at its Altamonte Springs facility, reporting 452 affected workers. Aramark Florida Int'l. University followed with 428 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.