Florida Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Florida posted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 1,889 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 85% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 315 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,342 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 263 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,342 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 284 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 2 | 1,342 |
| Escambia | 1 | 202 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 150 |
| Okaloosa | 1 | 134 |
| Osceola | 1 | 61 |
Broward saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 1,342 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 2 | 1,342 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 202 |
| Miami | 1 | 150 |
| Shalimar | 1 | 134 |
| Kissimmee | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mednax Services | Sunrise | 671 | ||
| Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., formerly MEDNAX | Sunrise | 671 | ||
| Hitachi Cable America | Pensacola | 202 | ||
| Eclipse Advantage | Miami | 150 | ||
| Colsa | Shalimar | 134 | ||
| Symbol Mattress of Florida | Kissimmee | 61 |
The largest notice was filed by Mednax Services at its Sunrise facility, reporting 671 affected workers. Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., formerly MEDNAX followed with 671 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 Healthcare 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.