Florida Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Florida submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, putting at risk an estimated 124 workers — down from February and down 94% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 58 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 66 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee | 1 | 66 |
| Madison | 1 | 58 |
Manatee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 1 | 66 |
| Clear Water | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks & | Sarasota | 66 | ||
| Trulieve | Clear Water | 58 |
Topping the list was Saks & at its Sarasota facility, reporting 66 affected workers. Trulieve followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.