Florida Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Florida recorded 14 WARN Act notices in January 2024, covering approximately 1,021 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 12% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 9 | 667 |
| Retail | 1 | 218 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 79 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 57 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 667 workers across 9 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 218 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 3 | 230 |
| Duval | 1 | 218 |
| Brevard | 3 | 206 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 101 |
| Polk | 2 | 87 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 230 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2 | 297 |
| Miami | 2 | 131 |
| Orlando | 2 | 108 |
| Ruskin | 1 | 101 |
| Opa Locka | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics | Jacksonville | 218 | ||
| G2 Secure Staff | Miami | 130 | ||
| GDI Services | Orlando | 106 | ||
| GDI Services | Ruskin | 101 | ||
| GDI Services | Opa Locka | 99 | ||
| Percepta | Melbourne | 98 | ||
| West Fraser | Jacksonville | 79 | ||
| Fathom Manufacturing | Miami Lakes | 54 | ||
| GDI Services | Lakeland | 49 | ||
| GDI Services | Deltona | 45 | ||
| GDI Services | Auburndale | 38 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Orlando | 2 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Deltona | 1 | ||
| Los Angeles Times Communications | Miami | 1 |
Leading the list was Fanatics at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 218 affected workers. G2 Secure Staff followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.