Florida Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Florida reported 19 WARN Act notices in November 2021, displacing an estimated 1,365 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 22% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8 | 455 |
| Education | 2 | 237 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 175 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 125 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 124 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 105 |
| Other | 1 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 49 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 455 workers across 8 notices. Notably, Education reported 237 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 3 | 421 |
| Escambia | 2 | 200 |
| Leon | 1 | 188 |
| Seminole | 1 | 125 |
| Palm Beach | 1 | 105 |
Pinellas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 421 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 2 | 224 |
| Pensacola | 2 | 200 |
| Largo | 1 | 197 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 188 |
| Lake Mary | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Eckerd Community Alternatives at its Largo facility, reporting 197 affected workers. University Center Club at Florida State University followed with 188 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.