Florida Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Florida filed 17 WARN Act notices in March 2023, impacting roughly 926 workers — representing a notable rise over February and up 205% versus March 2022. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 547 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 160 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 80 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 51 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 39 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 547 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 160 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 2 | 401 |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 199 |
| Monroe | 1 | 80 |
| Broward | 1 | 78 |
| Duval | 1 | 69 |
Polk was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 401 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | 1 | 400 |
| Tampa | 3 | 199 |
| Key West | 1 | 80 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 78 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Walmart at its Davenport facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Wipro followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.