Florida Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Florida reported 12 WARN Act notices in September 2019, displacing an estimated 1,090 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 24% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 412 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 218 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 182 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 105 |
| Retail | 1 | 99 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 412 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 218 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 4 | 502 |
| Miami-dade | 2 | 230 |
| Duval | 1 | 100 |
| Hendry | 1 | 98 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 83 |
Brevard felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 502 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 284 |
| Miami | 2 | 230 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 218 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 100 |
| Clewiston | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Resource Centers | Melbourne | 218 | ||
| Benchmark Hospitality at Grand Cypress | Orlando | 178 | ||
| Panelfold | Miami | 131 | ||
| SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment | Orlando | 105 | ||
| Leggett & Platt | Jacksonville | 100 | ||
| Transform KM | Miami | 99 | ||
| Southern Gardens Citrus Processing | Clewiston | 98 | ||
| Paradise | Plant City | 83 | ||
| TrueCore Behavioral Solutions | Florida City | 74 | ||
| Hotelbeds | Altamonte Springs | 2 | ||
| Hotelbeds | Orlando | 1 | ||
| Hotelbeds | Altamonte Springs | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Enhanced Resource Centers at its Melbourne facility, reporting 218 affected workers. Benchmark Hospitality at Grand Cypress followed with 178 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.